IG Punjab Abdul Kareem orders high alert across the province including Lahore on Friday.

Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Kareem, on the occasion of Friday (Jummah), issued orders to enhance security across the province, including Lahore. IG Punjab said that security at mosques, Imambargahs, shrines, markets, and sensitive locations must be ensured. IG Punjab directed that patrolling should be increased around mosques, Imambargahs, business centers, and main roads. He said that maintaining law and order, as well as protecting the life, properties, and assets of citizens, is the foremost priority of Punjab Police. In this regard, all DPOs and senior police officers should remain present in the field and personally review the security arrangements. Abdul Kareem further directed that police officers listen to the issues of citizens in mosques after Friday prayers and take measures on the spot to resolve them. He said that senior officers should hear the problems of citizens at their doorstep through mosques and ensure their resolution.

Handout No. 297)

Syed Mubasher Hussain

Director Public Relations
Punjab Police

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