Safe holidays: Closed-circuit television cameras in Defence are being repaired in order to ensure foolproof security during the Eid holidays. PHOTO: Muhammad Azeem
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According to a statement issued by the Central Police Office, around 9,135 policemen will be performing special duties on the three days of Eid to maintain the law and order situation in the city. Other than this deployment, personnel from six platoons of the Rapid Response Force and reserve force from district headquarters will also be on duty.
The statement said that there are 4,341 worship places, including mosques, jamaat khanas and imambargahs, in three zones of the city - East, West and South - and all these places will go through sweeping and clearance before any congregations meet.
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Chairing a meeting at the Central Police Office, the IG directed the officials that patrolling, snap-checking and other security measures should be taken and no duty point should be left unattended. He also directed the traffic police to ensure smooth running of traffic on roads during Eid.
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