On first Friday of the Holy month of Ramzan, Punjab Police ensured foolproof security arrangements across the province for all religious gatherings.
On the occasion of the first Friday of Holy month of Ramzan, Punjab Police ensured foolproof security arrangements across the province. Due to which the atmosphere of peace and order was maintained throughout the province and the citizens offered Friday prayers with full enthusiasm. IG Punjab Dr Usman Anwar said that excellent security is being provided to more than 36 thousand mosques, 2179 Imambargahs, 444 minority places of worship across the province including Lahore. More than 74,000 police officers, officials and community volunteers are deployed for the security of mosques, Imambargahs and religious places. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that a better security plan has been formulated than the security SOPs of last Ramadan. More than 200 walk-through gates, more than 12 thousand metal detectors are being used for the security of sensitive mosques and Imambargahs.
IG Punjab said that search operations and patrolling have been increased around mosques, Imambargahs, places of worship and religious places. During Fajar, Iftar and Taraweeh hours, Dolphin Squad, PRU, Elite teams are patrolling around mosques and places of worship, while the security arrangements and activities are being continuously monitored with the help of Safe City cameras. IG Punjab said that the RPOs, DPOs are in close coordination with the members and administrators of the peace and mosque committees of their area and with the cooperation of the citizens, they are ensuring the peaceful conduct of Ramadan, accountability of the evil elements. Dr. Usman Anwar further said that the religious scholars are promoting inter-faith harmony, brotherhood and peace.
(Handout No. 270)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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