ICC Champions Trophy Festival Ready to Begin, Punjab Police Completed Security Arrangements
Foolproof security will be provided to all the national and foreign players, officials, and cricket fans . IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar
ICC Champions Trophy festival is ready to begin, and in this regard, Punjab Police has completed security arrangements. Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, said that full security will be provided to national and foreign players, officials, and cricket fans. International matches will be held in a peaceful and secure environment. Coordination with Pakistan Cricket Board, district administration, and security agencies has been completed. Punjab Police spokesperson while sharing the details, said that more than 12,000 police officers and personnel will be performing security duties for the matches in Lahore and Rawalpindi. A total of 18 senior officers, 54 DSPs, 135 inspectors, and 1,200 upper subordinates will be on duty, while 10,556 constables and over 200 female police officers will also be assigned security and checking duties. During the matches in Lahore, more than 8,000 officers and personnel will perform security duties. A total of 12 senior officers, 39 DSPs, 86 inspectors, and 700 upper subordinates will be assigned duties, while 6,673 constables and 129 lady constables will also perform security and checking duties. Similarly, more than 5,000 officers and personnel will perform security duties during the matches in Rawalpindi. Six senior officers, 15 DSPs, 50 inspectors, 500 upper subordinates, 4,000 constables, and over 100 female personnel will also perform security and checking duties.
IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that search, sweep, combing, and intelligence-based operations are ongoing around the players' residences, routes, and stadiums. Security will be on high alert during the matches, and traffic flow will be maintained. Safe City Authority will ensure the monitoring of stadiums, hotels, and the teams' routes with the help of cameras. Additional traffic wardens will be deployed to ensure smooth traffic flow and adequate parking arrangements. Dolphin Squad, Police Response Unit, and Elite Force teams will ensure effective patrolling during the matches. Snipers will be deployed on the roofs of the stadiums and surrounding high-rise buildings.
IG Punjab also said that the staff deployed at the stadiums' entry and exit points and gates should interact with the public in a polite manner. To maintain public awareness and traffic flow, the relevant districts will issue traffic advisories before the matches. Cricket fans are advised to follow the guidelines of Punjab Police to enjoy the matches in a safe environment. The spokesperson for Punjab Police further shared that three matches will be played in the provincial capital on 22nd, 26th February, and 5th March, while three matches will be held in Rawalpindi on 24th, 25th, and 27th February.
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Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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