Punjab Police provided foolproof security to christian worship & prayer programs held in churches across the province.
On the directions of Inspector General Police Punjab Abdul Kareem, Punjab Police remained on high alert and strict security arrangements were ensured during Christian worship and prayer programs in churches across the province including Lahore. Earlier, in view of the western border situation, IG Punjab issued instructions to RPOs and DPOs to further strengthen security arrangements of churches. He directed supervisory officers to personally visit and check the security arrangements of churches and other important locations. Additional police personnel and snipers were deployed at sensitive churches, while teams of Dolphin Squad, PRU and Elite Force ensured effective patrolling around the churches.
IG Punjab directed that the deployed police officers and personnel should remain highly alert and keep a strict watch on miscreant elements. Search and sweep operations around churches, Christian localities and sensitive locations were also continued. Abdul Kareem said that religious scholars, the Christian community and members of peace committees should play their effective role in promoting interfaith harmony.
Handout No. 169)
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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