Over 4k policewomen to be deployed at polling stations

CCPO vows to enforce code of conduct

LAHORE:

More than 4,000 women police personnel will be deployed on security duty on the polling day on February 8 in Lahore.

Over 30,000 officials are slated to be deployed to ensure security at the 4,354 polling stations across the provincial capital.

Capital City Police Officer Bilal Siddique Kamyana said 6,858,095 voters, comprising 3,636,253 males and 3,221,842 females are eligible to vote in Lahore. Reserve force personnel will stand ready to assist the Lahore police, while vigilance teams will conduct thorough monitoring of security arrangements on the election day.

The CCPO asserted that the Lahore police were fully prepared to ensure the peaceful conduct of general elections, extending unwavering support to the administration and other institutions in upholding the code of conduct.

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He underscored that any violations during the election campaign, such as firing, weapon display, rioting, and other illegal activities, will be promptly addressed and the perpetrators prosecuted.

Kamyana said that on the polling day, special teams including the Dolphin Force, Special Protection Unit and Elite Force would continuously patrol the city. Moreover, designated security gates will be erected to fortify the polling stations’ security.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 24^th, 2024.