Christian worship & prayer programs held in churches across the province; Punjab Police remained on high alert.
On the directions of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, Punjab Police performed security duties while remaining on high alert during Christian worship and prayer programs in churches across the province including Lahore. Earlier, the IG Punjab had issued instructions to RPOs and DPOs to enhance security at churches. He said that supervisory officers should personally check security arrangements at churches and important locations. Additional police force and snipers should be deployed at sensitive churches, while Dolphin Squad, PRU, and Elite Force teams should ensure effective patrolling around churches. IG Punjab directed that deployed police officers and personnel must remain extremely alert and keep a close watch on miscreant elements. Search and sweep operations around churches, Christian localities, and sensitive locations should also be continued to maintain the law and order situation. Dr. Usman Anwar said that religious scholars, the Christian community, and members of peace committees should promote interfaith harmony.
Handout No. 94)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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