The Punjab government asked the Ministry of Interior to turn off the internet and social media. This includes Facebook, TikTok, and WhatsApp from Muharram 6 to 11. They want to stop mean and wrong things people post online. This will stop fights between groups of people.
But, the government did not agree to this idea. They want to make security stronger instead. The Ministry of Interior will stop mobile phones from working in places where people will do juloos.
After a meeting, the Home Department asked the Interior Ministry to stop Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok.
This will happen all over Punjab during this time. They want to keep things peaceful.
Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani said hate speech on social media go up during Muharram. This makes groups of people not like each other. So, they agreed to stop the internet from Muharram 6 to 11.
The Punjab government decided to do something different. They will record and trace what people who speak about religion say online.
This helps them watch and stop people from saying things that make others mad. The Home Department told the police to find where to stop the internet and mobile phones.
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Leaders of different areas must say who cannot go to other places. This stops them from making fights between groups of people. Rules for Muharram parades say where they can go. There will be many guards and cameras. This makes sure everyone is safe.
Last year, the government turned off mobile phones. They stopped the internet during Muharram. This stopped fights between groups of people.
It made sure there was peace and safety during this time. The rules are to make sure there are no fights. Mean things online make people fight.
Punjab wants to make sure Muharram is peaceful and safe. They want to stop mean things and wrong information.
They will record speeches and stop mobile phones. They want Muharram to be safe and quiet.
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