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At least 10,000 police officials, including 16 SPs, 34 DSPs and 103 inspectors will perform duty during the matches to ensure the security of the national and international players as well as spectators visiting the stadium to enjoy the matches.
Under the plan, the police will make efforts to least disturb the business activities during the matches and roads will be closed only during the travel of the teams to the stadium and back.
Three-layer security will be provided to the spectators who will only be allowed to enter the stadium after complete checking. They will not be allowed to bring any prohibited item with them.
Round the clock monitoring of the places of stay of teams, routes and movement of players and citizens in and around the stadium will be ensured through CCTV cameras. Dolphin Squad, Elite and Police Response Unit teams will continue patrolling around the specific areas of the city. Snipers will be deployed on the rooftops to keep an eye on activities during the matches. Search and sweep operations are being conducted on a daily basis in the city, particularly around the cricket stadium and designated areas. Police are maintaining liaison and coordination with related departments, including the district government and law enforcement agencies for maximum security arrangements.
Security arrangements for PSL reviewed
Deputy Inspector General of Police Operations Rai Babar Saeed has said that Lahore Police have always played a pivotal role to promote international sports in Pakistan by providing maximum security to these events. He said the police are all set to provide foolproof security to the visiting national and international players for the world class T-20 cricket series.
“We will ensure complete implementation of SOPs regarding security for the matches of the PSL Season V in a peaceful atmosphere,” he said.
Meanwhile, Senior Superintendent of Police Operations Mohammad Naveed held a meeting with officers of Civil Defence, LESCO, Rescue 1122, health department, PHA, LWMC, WASA, MCL, Lahore Parking Company, district administration, Special Branch, CTD and other departments to discuss the arrangements regarding PSL matches. The officers were briefed about the facilities being provided to the spectators and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Naveed called for completion in time of work against encroachments and maintenance of sewerage system, roads and street lights around Gaddafi Stadium.
The Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122) also shared its plan for the occasion. At least 23 ambulances, 10 fire vehicles and 38 motorbike ambulances will be deployed around the stadium. Over 20 additional rescue posts have been established around the stadium. At least 500 rescuers will provide medical cover for the participants.
A command and control centre will be established to review the arrangements.
Security arrangements, alternative routes planned for PSL 2019
LESCO to ensure uninterrupted supply
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has decided to provide uninterrupted power supply during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 matches.
The company has appointed the Gulberg Division XEN as the focal person for the purpose.
Special teams have also been constituted to ensure uninterrupted supply during the cricket league matches.
LESCO plans to provide electricity from its two grid stations and six feeders in the Gulberg Division for the matches.
Furthermore, the company has deployed officers in a control room to monitor the operation.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 21st, 2020.
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