Friday: Following IG Punjab Abdul Kareem's directions: Security Remained on High Alert Across Punjab, Including Lahore,
Security and Patrolling Further Enhanced at Mosques, Imambargahs, Shrines, Markets, Sensitive Locations, and Highways
Search, Sweep and Combing Operations, as well as Security at Inter-Provincial Border Check Posts, Also Kept on High Alert: IG Punjab
On the orders of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Abdul Kareem, security remained on high alert across the province, including Lahore, on the occasion of Friday prayers. IG Punjab had issued directives to further strengthen security arrangements at mosques, Imambargahs, shrines, markets, sensitive locations, foreign consulates, and other key installations. In accordance with the directions of IG Punjab, police patrolling was increased around mosques, Imambargahs, commercial centers, and major highways, while checking of suspicious vehicles, suspicious individuals, and luggage was further intensified at the entry and exit points of Lahore and all other cities across the province.
IG Punjab Abdul Kareem said that maintaining law and order and ensuring the protection of the lives, property, and belongings of citizens remain the foremost priority of Punjab Police. He directed all DPOs and senior police officers to remain present in the field, personally review the security arrangements, and ensure effective monitoring at all sensitive locations. IG Punjab further ordered that personnel deployed at inter-provincial border police check posts should remain on high alert, while maintaining strict surveillance on Fitna Al-Khawarij, Fitna Al-Hindustan, and other anti-state and miscreant elements. He further directed that search, sweep, and combing operations around mosques, Imambargahs, foreign consulates, and other important and sensitive locations should continue without interruption to ensure a peaceful and secure environment for citizens.
Handout No. 446)
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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