On the instructions of Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, Punjab Police have completed its arrangements for the security of Eid gatherings in mosques, imambargahs and open places across the province on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
Dr. Usman Anwar said that 36,258 officers and officials will perform security duties for Eid prayer gatherings at 27,355 mosques and Imam Bargahs, 775 open places. Moreover, in provincial capital Lahore more than 8000 officers and officials will perform security duties of around 5,000 Eid prayer gatherings. As many as 2973 police national volunteers, 1468 special police, 268 QRF teams will also be deployed for security, while 11967 metal detectors, 263 walk-through gates and 4921 CCTV cameras will also provide security for Eid prayers.
The IG Punjab said that a comprehensive strategy has been formulated for the protection of mosques, Imam Bargahs, Eid gatherings and citizens across the province and additional personnel would also be deployed for the security of parks and recreational places during Eid holidays. Dr. Usman Anwar directed the supervisory officers to ensure strict implementation of the rules, and one-wheeling, aerial firing and kite flying would not be tolerated. He stressed upon to ensure implementation of SOPs issued by interior ministry with respect to collection of hides.
