IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar visited Gaddafi stadium, reviewed the security arrangements

 

Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar visited Gaddafi Stadium and reviewed PSL security arrangements.Citizes and cricket fans saw IG Punjab and raised slogans in favour of Punjab Police. Citizens took selfies with IG Punjab and appreciated the measures taken by Punjab Police for peaceful conduct of PSL 2024 matches. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that Punjab Police is fully committed and ensuring safe and peaceful conduct of national and international sports activities, comprehensive security is being ensured for the players, officials and cricket fans involved in PSL 2024. On the occasion of IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar's visit to Gaddafi Stadium, DIG Operations Ali Nasir Rizvi, SP Model Town and other senior police officers were present. Senior police officers briefed IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar about the security arrangements. IG Punjab reviewed the security duty at various places including the route of the teams, entrance gates of the stadium, parking areas. IG Punjab directed the police officers and personnel posted on duty to remain on high alert. IG Punjab said that more than 20,000 police officers and officials are deployed on security duty of PSL matches in Punjab. IG Punjab directed that the snipers posted on the high buildings of the route of stadium should keep a close watch on the activities in the vicinity, Dolphin Squad, PERU, Elite Force teams should focus on effective patrolling. Dr. Usman Anwar further said that the police officers and officials posted on duty should behave politely and good manners with the cricket fans coming to the stadium during the checking.

 

On the second day of Pakistan Super League 2024 season 09, 02 matches were played. First match was played between the teams of Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore, while the second match was played between the teams of Multan Sultan and Karachi Kings at Multan Stadium. On the instructions of IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, CCPO Lahore and RPO Multan personally supervised all arrangements including security and traffic. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that Punjab Police has adopted a better strategy than before for the security of PSL matches. For the peaceful conduct of PSL matches, the police have ensured arrangements with the coordination of all institutions, including the district administration and security agencies. Dolphin Squad, Police Response Unit, and Elite Force are ensuring effective patrolling around the stadium and routes of cricket teams. Close monitoring is being ensured all the time with CCTV cameras of important places, including the teams' route, stadium, and accommodations. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that the police teams should remain at the duty points on high alert and  keep a close watch on all activities. Dr. Usman Anwar further said that a traffic advisory has been issued for the awareness of the citizens and uninterrupted traffic flow,cricket fans should follow the police instructions to enjoy the cricket game.

 

(Handout No. 165)

Syed Mubasher Hussain

Director Public Relations
Punjab Police

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