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RAWALPINDI: Regional Police Officer (RPO) Waisal Fakhar Sultan Raja directed police to take strict action against the firecracker dealers on the auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Barat.
He said the setting off fireworks, firing and one wheeling would strictly be prohibited on Shab-e-Barat, according to police spokesman.
He said police would establish special pickets on all the entry and exit points to keep a vigil on suspicious elements and criminals whereas the squads of Dolphin force would patrol the areas to avoid any untoward incident, he added.
RPO said it is the prime duty of the police to protect the lives and property of the people.
He said negligence would not be tolerated and action would be taken against those who would show slackness in performing their duties.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 1st, 2018.
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