The final match of Pakistan England T20 series at Gaddafi Stadium, on the orders of IG Punjab Faisal Shahkar, Lahore Police ensured high alert security arrangements.
The security of the players, team officials and international guests has been tightened, and the security around the stadium has been increased from three to four -layered.
More than 12 thousand personnel and officers were deployed for match security. Security remained tight throughout the city, Lahore Police deployed 1800 more personnel.
Police and Special Branch personnel have increased patrolling around the stadium, cricket fans have been subjected to security checks before entering the stadium.
Police personnel and wardens remained on duty till late night even after the end of the match. IG Punjab
On the instructions of Inspector General Police Punjab Faisal Shahkar, security arrangements were on high alert on the occasion of the final match of Pakistan England T20 series at Gaddafi Stadium. On the orders of IG Punjab, Lahore Police has tightened the security of players, team officials and international guests, while the security around the Gaddafi Stadium has been increased from three layered to four-layered. On the instructions of IG Punjab, security has been beefed up throughout the city and 1800 more personnel of Lahore Police have been deployed on security duty. IG Punjab directed that patrolling of police and special branch personnel should be increased in the vicinity of the stadium, while the monitoring process with Safe City cameras inside and outside the stadium was tightened.
The spokesperson of Punjab Police said that more than 12 thousand personnel and officers of Lahore Police performed their security duties and fans who came to watch the match were passed through a security check even before entering the Gaddafi Stadium. He further said that the security has also been increased at the parking stands and additional traffic wardens have been deployed to maintain the uninterrupted flow of traffic.Spokesperson Punjab Police said that on the order of IG Punjab, policemen and wardens remained on duty till late night even after the end of the match and cricket fans ensured full cooperation from the security staff.The Spokesperson Punjab Police said that Punjab Police will ensure all possible measures for the security of cricket matches and the convenience of cricket fans in the future as well.
(Handout No. 467)
Osama Mehmood
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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