IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar directed to increase the security of courts across the province.
Day-to-day locking of courts under the guise of unnecessary protest is not acceptable at all. IG Punjab
RPOs, DPOs concerned officers should conduct a security audit and reconfigure the security plan of the courts, said Dr. Usman Anwar.
Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has said that foolproof security of courts across the province is among the top priorities in which any negligence or irresponsibility will be intolerable. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar directed to increase the security of courts across the province, He said that the day-to-day locking of the courts under the guise of unnecessary protest is not acceptable at all. IG Punjab said that the protection of judiciary is the first priority, ridicule of judges is not tolerated, courts will remain open in any case, normal courts proceedings and justice will be ensured in a peaceful environment. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar directed that the RPOs, DPOs and concerned officers conduct a security audit and reconfigure the security plan of the courts. IGP Punjab directed that RPOs, CPOs and DPOs should maintain close coordination with the court administration and make ensure best security arrangements with mutual consultation. IG Punjab emphasized that the police personnel posted at the entry and exit points of the courts should remain on high alert. Ensure through checking, continuous monitoring of entrances and sides of courts with the help of CCTV cameras. IG Punjab further said that no one should be allowed to bring weapons in the court premises and those who are negligent in this regard should prepare themselves for departmental action. IGP Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar issued these directions while presiding over a high-level meeting on court security here at central police office today. All RPOs, CPOs, DPOs, senior police officers of the province participated in the meeting through video link. Additional IG Operations Punjab Shahzada Sultan, MD Punjab Safe Cities Authority Ahsan Younas were present in the meeting. DIG Headquarters, DIG Operations Punjab, DIG Security Lahore, SSP Operations Lahore, AIG Operations Punjab also attended the meeting.
(Handout No. 260)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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