Arrival of Ramadan, Punjab Police formulated a security plan for all 36433 mosques, 2179 imambargahs, 444 minority places of worship in the province.
More than 74,000 police officers, officials and community volunteers have been deployed for the security of mosques, Imambargahs and religious places. IG Punjab
200 walk-through gates and more than 12,000 metal detectors will be used for the security of sensitive mosques, Imambargahs, IG Punjab.
A better security plan has been created than the security SOPs of last Ramadan, IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar
On the instructions of Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, Punjab Police has formulated the security arrangements of religious and public places of the province during Ramadan and security plan has been finalized for all 36433 mosques, 2179 imambargahs, 444 minority places of worship across the province including Lahore. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that more than 74 thousand police officers, officials and community volunteers will be deployed for the security of mosques, Imambargahs and religious places. 200 walk-through gates and more than 12,000 metal detectors will be used for the security of sensitive mosques and Imambargahs.
IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that a better security plan has been created than the security SOPs of last Ramadan and along with force deployment, modern technology will be fully utilized. IG Punjab Dr Usman Anwar said that search operations and patrolling have been increased around mosques, Imambargahs, places of worship and religious places. During Fajar (Suhur) Iftar and Taraweeh prayer hours, Dolphin Squad, PERU, Elite Teams will conduct effective patrolling around mosques, places of worship. Dr. Usman Anwar said that security arrangements and all activities should be continuously monitored with the help of Safe City cameras. IG Punjab further said that RPOs, DPOs should remain in touch with the members and administrators of the peace and mosque committees of their respective areas. With the cooperation of the citizens, an atmosphere of peace will be ensured during Ramadan and the evil elements will be held accountable. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that the religious scholars, eminent local leaders should promote inter-faith harmony, brotherhood and peace from the mohrab.
(Handout No. 249)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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