IGP reviews Eid Milad security arrangements

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Faisal Shahkar has said on the occasion of Eid Miladul Nabi (peace be upon him), arrangements should be made under a comprehensive strategy for the security of processions and Mahafil organised in all districts of the province.

He issued a directive to the RPOs, and DPOs to make the best arrangements under their supervision for the security of A-category processions and Mahfil.

He emphasised upon strict implementation of SOPs for security arrangements and action should not be delayed against those involved in fireworks and aerial firing following the law.

He further directed that violation of the Loudspeaker Act should not be tolerated in any district of the province.

He directed that CCTV cameras, metal detectors and walk-through gates must be used for the security of processions in sensitive districts and search, sweep, combing and intelligence-based operations should be conducted in the vicinity of important mosques, mausoleums, markets and religious places.

IG Punjab issued these instructions to all supervisory officers of the province regarding the security arrangements for the celebration of Eid Milad-ul-Nabi.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 7^th, 2022.