LAHORE - Punjab Police remained on high alert and performed their duties during Christian worship and prayer programs held in churches across the province, including Lahore on Sunday. Earlier, IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar had issued instructions to RPOs and DPOs to enhance security arrangements of churches. IG Punjab directed that supervisory officers must personally inspect the security arrangements of churches and important places. 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 should remain extremely vigilant and keep a close watch on miscreant elements. Search and sweep operations should continue around churches, Christian localities, and sensitive areas. IG Punjab further said that religious scholars, members of the Christian community, and peace committees must promote interfaith harmony.
(The Nation)
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