More than 30,000 police officers and personnel were deployed at 3,583 churches, parks, and recreational spots۔ IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar extended greetings to the nation on Quaid-e-Azam Day and to the Christian community on Christmas
On the occasion of Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas worship and celebrations, Punjab Police remained on high alert across the province, including Lahore, and ensured foolproof security arrangements. Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar extended heartfelt greetings to Pakistanis on Quaid-e-Azam Day and to the Christian community on Christmas. The IG Punjab also conveyed Christmas greetings to all Christian officers and personnel of Punjab Police. Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar stated that Punjab Police stands shoulder to shoulder with the Christian community in their festivities, and comprehensive security was provided to citizens at Christmas worship services, ceremonies, parks, and recreational places. He added that, in consultation with church administrations, foolproof security arrangements were ensured across the province. Security remained on high alert, and more than 30,000 police officers and personnel performed security duties at 3,583 churches, sensitive locations, parks, and recreational spots throughout the province. In the provincial capital Lahore, more than 6,000 police officers and personnel were deployed for the security of over 600 Christian places of worship. Dolphin Squad, PRU, and Elite Force teams carried out effective patrolling around churches and recreational areas.
The spokesperson of Punjab Police stated that 2,832 CCTV cameras were installed for monitoring sensitive churches, while 4,546 metal detectors were used to check individuals entering Christian places of worship. More than 1,000 police officers and personnel were also deployed for the security of events organized on Quaid-e-Azam Day. Additional police contingents, commandos, and snipers were deployed at sensitive churches and important locations. On the directions of the IG Punjab, citizens were allowed entry into churches and parks only after complete checking and verification of identity. Strict vigilance was maintained on suspicious individuals, unattended items, and surrounding movements. DPOs and senior supervisory police officers personally inspected security arrangements at churches, parks, and recreational places and remained in continuous contact with church administrations. Inspector General Police, Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, commended Punjab Police officers and personnel for ensuring foolproof security arrangements on the occasion of Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas, and praised their professionalism, vigilance, and dedication to maintaining law and order. Security checking was further tightened at entry and exit points of Lahore and all other cities. Citizens were urged to immediately inform the local police about any suspicious person, item, or activity.
(Daily Notable)
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