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, Rao Abdul Kareem, 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 the deployed police officers and personnel remain on high alert and keep a strict watch on miscreant elements. Search and sweep operations should also be continued around churches, Christian communities, and sensitive locations. Rao Abdul Kareem said that religious scholars, the Christian community, and members of peace committees should promote interfaith harmony.
Handout No. 110
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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