Security measures: Police temporarily shut down cinemas in Peshawar

Security forces working on new safety plan to ensure moviegoers remain out of danger.


Web Desk February 13, 2014
Volunteers and rsecurity officials investigate the Peshawar cinema after the attack. PHOTO: AFP

PESHAWAR: Police have temporarily shut down all cinema houses in the city amid terror threats to moviegoers, Express News reported on Thursday.

Cinema houses have previously come under deadly attack in Peshawar, with the recent assault claiming 13 lives.

The security forces have chalked out a new safety plan to ensure that those going to cinemas in the city remain out of danger.

As per the plan, closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras will be put up outside all the cinemas and more security guards deployed in the area. The plan also restricts anyone less than 18 years of age from entering a cinema.

Cinemagoers will also be asked to bring along their computerised national identity cards (NICs) and their entry into the cinema will be documented for future reference.

No cinema hall will be allowed to have multiple entry and exit points according to the new plan and those entering the cinema will be thoroughly checked at the entrance.

COMMENTS (15)

Rex Minor | 10 years ago | Reply

The Provincial Government should introduce prohibition of alcohal and ban Cinemas showing films which do not conform to the cultural norms of the people. Any action which tends to feed extremism must be undertaken. If the USA can introduce prohibition in the bible land why can't KPK?

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Hailstorm | 10 years ago | Reply

They should show only xx not hardcore. For hardcore need to have private connection like mr justice

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