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Islamabad Deploys ‘Mehfooz Muharram’ App and Drones for High-Tech Security Surveillance
The federal capital is deploying an advanced digital security apparatus for Muharram, incorporating drone monitoring, geo-tagged mapping of over 1,100 events, and the new "Mehfooz Muharram" citizen reporting app. Backed by 15,000 security personnel and 3,000 CCTV cameras, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has ordered a strict four-tier cordon and a zero-tolerance crackdown on digital sectarian hate speech.
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by News Desk
2026-06-18
Islamabad Deploys ‘Mehfooz Muharram’ App and Drones for High-Tech Security Surveillance

Detailed Report

  • The High-Tech Security Rollout: Federal authorities are transitioning to an aggressive digital surveillance strategy to secure the capital during Muharram-ul-Haram 2026. Following a high-level review chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the ministry announced that all imambargahs, majalis venues, and procession paths in Islamabad have been meticulously geo-tagged. For the first time, the state will utilize a fleet of specialized drones to monitor public gatherings in real time, feeding data directly into a central control room established at Safe City headquarters.

  • Launch of the 'Mehfooz Muharram' Application: As a core pillar of this tech-driven security strategy, the government has launched a dedicated mobile application named "Mehfooz Muharram." The application empowers citizens to actively participate in civic vigilance by providing tools for live location transmission, image sharing, and instant reporting of suspicious individuals, unattended items, or lapses in local security deployment.

The Four-Tier Security Grid: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has ordered the immediate activation of an uncompromising four-tier security cordon around all high-density religious events. Over 15,000 security personnel—comprising Islamabad Police, Pakistan Rangers, and auxiliary law enforcement forces—are being deployed across the capital. This defensive posture will remain active throughout a long-term operational window stretching from the 1st of Muharram until the 19th of Safar, protecting an estimated 170 scheduled processions and 930 individual majalis.

  • Zero-Tolerance Policy on Sectarianism: On the ground, senior command structures—including all DIGs, SSPs, and assistant commissioners—have been ordered to maintain a physical presence in the field to oversee strict access control at all town checkpoints. Concurrently, following consultations with the Paigham-i-Aman Committee, the state has declared a zero-tolerance policy against the possession or distribution of provocative sectarian literature. Cyber units have been explicitly mandated to track, identify, and prosecute accounts attempting to leverage social media platforms to stoke communal tension or regional instability.

Islamabad Capital Territory Muharram Security Framework (June 18, 2026)

Security Component & Variable Operational Mandate / Deployment Volume Tactical Monitoring Systems
Total Security Force 15,000+ Personnel (Police, Rangers, and LEAs). Assigned across sensitive routes and major intersections.
Static Video Coverage 3,000+ CCTV Cameras integrated into Safe City. Continuous real-time feed analysis by intelligence units.
Aerial Surveillance Active tactical drone squadrons deployed over crowds. Focuses on multi-angle tracking of procession perimeters.
Civic Reporting Vector "Mehfooz Muharram" Mobile App launched. Supports live image uploads and emergency coordinate tagging.
Event Scale Monitored 170+ Processions and 930+ Majalis venues. All target landmarks pre-mapped via complete geo-tagging.
Traffic and Logistics 500+ Traffic Officers deployed on bypass loops. Implements a strict alternative routing plan for commuters.
Command Oversight 10 Independent Vigilance Teams active. Positioned to audit officer performance and post alertness.

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