LAHORE–Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has ordered foolproof security measures throughout the province on the occasion of Yaum-e-Ali, and directed police and other law-enforcement agencies to remain alert and senior police officer should pay field visits to ensure strict implementation of the security plan evolved for this purpose.
He was addressing a meeting to review security arrangements on the Yaum-e-Shahadat of Hazrat Ali (RA) and law and order situation in the province, here on Friday. Senior Advisor Sirdar Zulfiqar Ali Khan Khosa, Law Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan, MPA Colonel (retd) Shuja Khanzada, Chief Secretary, Inspector General of Police, Capital City Police Officer Lahore and senior officers concerned were present.
The CM said Pakistan was passing through the most critical phase of its history and the enemies were bent upon damaging the country. “Under the situation, promotion of religious harmony, national solidarity and brotherhood is the need of the hour. People will have to sink their petty differences and gather on a single platform to foil the nefarious designs of the enemies and every citizen will have to play his due role for peace in the country,” he said, while directing that foolproof security arrangements on the pattern of Muharram-ul-Haram should be made on Yaum-e-Ali and no effort should be spared for the maintenance of law and order. He wanted that a watchful eye should be maintained on suspicious elements and adherence to the timings of processions should be ensured. “Cooperation of elected representatives should also be sought for security arrangements and law and order and all Commissioners and District Coordination Officers should hold consultations with them for this purpose.
The representative should play an active role for the implementation of the security plan and promotion of an atmosphere of brotherhood on Yaum-e-Ali in their respective districts,” he said.
He directed that an effective system should be evolved for monitoring the activities of miscreants and stern action should be taken against them. “Senior police officers should personally brief the police force regarding security measures on the Yaum-e-Ali and remain present in the field for monitoring its efficiency,” he said, while further directing that funds should immediately be released for Iftaar and food of police force and officials of other departments performing duty on the Yaum-e-Ali.
“Maintenance of law and order and protection of life and property of citizens is the prime responsibility of police and no effort should be spared in this regard,” he said.
Sirdar Zulfiqar Khosa informed the meeting that effective security arrangements on the pattern of Muharram-ul-Haram had been made for maintaining civic peace on Yaum-e-Ali and provincial ministers had been sent to their respective divisions for this purpose.
CS Punjab Nasir Mehmood Khan Khosa informed that security arrangements had been finalised for Yaum-e-Ali and instructions have been issued to all Commissioners and District Coordination Officers in this regard. IGP Javed Iqbal gave a briefing regarding overall law and order situation in the province and the measures taken against criminal elements.
(The Nation)
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