LAHORE – Over 2000 CCTV cameras were installed in different markets for security and protection of the citizens on occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, said the Punjab police on Thursday.
The police said that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s vision for a safe Punjab is on the path of progress as the citizens would be provided security during the Eid shopping.
“As many as 400 CCTV cameras have been installed in Lahore’s markets and commercial centers,” said the police spokesperson.
He said that 400 cameras were installed in Rawalpindi, 400 in Gujranwala, 300 in Faisalabad, and 400 in Multan. The CCTV cameras were also installed in markets of Sheikhupura, Bahawalpur, and other sensitive areas.
Inspector General Punjab Police Dr. Usman Anwar said that the CCTV cameras would assist in tracing criminal elements.
The addition of new cameras, the IGP said, would enhance security and monitoring of important markets and bazaars.
He said that all CCTV cameras were connected to district safe city control rooms.
Dr. Usman Anwar further added that more cameras are being installed at important locations including markets to curb criminal and anti-state activities. “The control rooms at the Punjab Safe Cities Authority are constantly monitoring the situations,” he added.
