Christian Worship & Prayer Programs Held in Churches Across the Province, Punjab Police Remained on High Alert

 

In light of the directives of Inspector General Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, Punjab Police remained on high alert and performed duty during Christian worship and prayer programs held in churches across the province including Lahore. Earlier, IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar had issued instructions to RPOs and DPOs to enhance security arrangements at churches. IG Punjab directed  that supervisory officers must personally check the security arrangements at churches and important locations. Additional police personnel and snipers should be deployed at sensitive churches. Dolphin Squad, PRU, and Elite teams must ensure effective patrolling around churches. Police officers and personnel deployed on duty must remain extremely alert and keep a close watch on miscreants. Search and sweep operations should continue around churches, Christian communities, and sensitive locations. Dr. Usman Anwar further said that religious scholars, members of the Christian community, and peace committees should promote interfaith harmony.

 

(Handout No. 588)

Syed Mubasher Hussain

Director Public Relations
Punjab Police

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