Foolproof security arrangements ordered at places of worship

SPs, DSPs, inspectors and lady constables performed duties on Jummatul Widda

Following the directives of Punjab Inspector General of Police Captain (retd) Arif Nawaz Khan, Lahore DIG Operations Ashfaq Khan has directed the offcers concerned to increase security of mosques, Imambargahs and other religious places in the metropolis.

The DIG issued directions to all divisional SPs, DSPs and SHOs to ensure foolproof security arrangements in various mosques of the city including Masjid-e-Shuhada Mall Road. He reviewed security arrangements made in the mosque at Mall Road.

Security duties were performed by all divisional SPs, DSPs, 84 Inspectors, 257 upper subordinates, 60 lady constables and over 3,000 personnel on Jummatul Widda. Moreover, in a bid to ensure implementation on National Action Plan, the DIG inspected security arrangements in Iranian and Chinese consulates as well. He issued directions to tighten security of these buildings and increase patrolling by Dolphin Squad and Police Response Unit (PRU) teams.

Lahore police conducted search operations around sensitive areas of the city. Heavy contingents of Dolphin Squad, PRU, Elite force, security agencies and Lahore police participated in the search operations. Lahore Police checked all suspicious persons in various parts of the city with the help of biometric and latest android devices. Lahore police officials said that the ongoing search operations aimed to create a sense of security among the citizens and maintain law and order situation in the provincial capital.

Lahore SSP Operations Ismailur Rehman Kharak along with SPs, DSPs and subordinate officers personally reviewed and ensured tight security arrangements at all religious places. Police officers and officials along with members of the Dolphin Squad and PRU remained alert at all sensitive mosques and Imambargahs.

Published in The Express Tribune, June 1^st, 2019.