Strict security in place as PTI flexes its muscles in city
PTI chief is advised to confine his movements to selected places
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters adorn themselves with the party’s colours at Liberty Chowk. PHOTO: NNI
LAHORE:
Amid threats of an attack on Imran Khan, police claimed to have ensured foolproof security arrangements during the membership drive of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in different parts of Lahore.
Lahore Police also issued a letter to Imran Khan. Addressing the PTI leader, the letter read: “Imran Khan is a national leader. He is not only the asset for PTI but also for the country. The threat alerts about an attack on him have already been received which were conveyed to you and a security advisory was also issued.”
The letter further read that there was a danger of an attack in Lahore. Therefore, it was suggested that events by PTI be conducted inside closed venues so that foolproof security arrangement could be ensured.
Police caution PTI against terror attack on Imran
The letter also asked Imran Khan to confine his movement to few selected places and use a bulletproof vehicle for travel. It also asked Khan not to go near the crowd. The letter asked him to keep the information about his route confidential and also keep on changing it frequently. “Imran Khan should also not use sunroof of the vehicle to address or meet someone by opening car’s doors,” it read.
The security arrangements for PTI membership drive on the occasion included deployment of 3,000 policemen. Squads of anti-riot police and lady police officials were also deployed to provide security. All the SPs, DSPs and SHOs have been directed to make security arrangements by visiting PTI’s campaign points.
Search operations were also conducted in different parts of the city especially on the routes of PTI camps and their campaign.
Meanwhile, the City Traffic Police have also taken special measures to maintain traffic flow on all the important roads of the city. SP Traffic Sadar Sardar Asif and SP City Asif Siddique monitored the traffic arrangements.
Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Rai Ejaz Ahmad said 10 DSPs, 30 traffic inspectors, 65 patrolling officers and more than 400 traffic wardens have been deputed at roads, whereas forklifts and crash barriers on visiting sites have also been deployed, he added. He said CTP would ensure smooth traffic flow on roads, adding that stern action would be taken against any violation of traffic rules and laws. He said citizens can contact at traffic helpline and radio FM 88.615 to get information about alternative traffic routes.
Meanwhile, PTI has established camps across the city especially near the route of the rally. Dedicated workers of the party were in the camps and issuing membership slips to the citizens.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 1st, 2018.
Amid threats of an attack on Imran Khan, police claimed to have ensured foolproof security arrangements during the membership drive of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in different parts of Lahore.
Lahore Police also issued a letter to Imran Khan. Addressing the PTI leader, the letter read: “Imran Khan is a national leader. He is not only the asset for PTI but also for the country. The threat alerts about an attack on him have already been received which were conveyed to you and a security advisory was also issued.”
The letter further read that there was a danger of an attack in Lahore. Therefore, it was suggested that events by PTI be conducted inside closed venues so that foolproof security arrangement could be ensured.
Police caution PTI against terror attack on Imran
The letter also asked Imran Khan to confine his movement to few selected places and use a bulletproof vehicle for travel. It also asked Khan not to go near the crowd. The letter asked him to keep the information about his route confidential and also keep on changing it frequently. “Imran Khan should also not use sunroof of the vehicle to address or meet someone by opening car’s doors,” it read.
The security arrangements for PTI membership drive on the occasion included deployment of 3,000 policemen. Squads of anti-riot police and lady police officials were also deployed to provide security. All the SPs, DSPs and SHOs have been directed to make security arrangements by visiting PTI’s campaign points.
Search operations were also conducted in different parts of the city especially on the routes of PTI camps and their campaign.
Meanwhile, the City Traffic Police have also taken special measures to maintain traffic flow on all the important roads of the city. SP Traffic Sadar Sardar Asif and SP City Asif Siddique monitored the traffic arrangements.
Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Rai Ejaz Ahmad said 10 DSPs, 30 traffic inspectors, 65 patrolling officers and more than 400 traffic wardens have been deputed at roads, whereas forklifts and crash barriers on visiting sites have also been deployed, he added. He said CTP would ensure smooth traffic flow on roads, adding that stern action would be taken against any violation of traffic rules and laws. He said citizens can contact at traffic helpline and radio FM 88.615 to get information about alternative traffic routes.
Meanwhile, PTI has established camps across the city especially near the route of the rally. Dedicated workers of the party were in the camps and issuing membership slips to the citizens.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 1st, 2018.