55,000 policemen deployed for Eid Milad security across Punjab
LAHORE: The Punjab Police have completed security measures by deploying 55,000 personnel for about 4,500 gatherings and processions across the province for Eid Miladun Nabi. Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abdul Kareem said that the Counter Terrorism Department would also monitor the main gatherings other than the field police officers, including regional and district police officers,…
Punjab Police have put in place security measures for approximately 4,500 events and processions across the province during Eid Miladun Nabi, employing a force of 55,000 personnel, according to Punjab Inspector General Abdul Kareem. The Counter Terrorism Department will supplement field police officers, along with regional and district police officers, to oversee the main gatherings.
Authorities have vowed to maintain high alert levels during Eid Miladun Nabi programmes and will implement rigorous surveillance to counter potential threats from miscreants and anti-state elements. A spokesperson for the Punjab Police revealed that over 55,000 officers and personnel will be deployed for the security of 1,436 Miladun Nabi gatherings and 2,479 processions throughout the province.
Specifically, more than 8,000 officers, personnel, and volunteers will be engaged in safeguarding the provincial capital, Lahore. The IGP emphasized the importance of adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for rigorous security arrangements for all processions, rallies, and gatherings on 12th Rabiul Awwal. Additionally, Safe City cameras will be utilized to monitor these events.
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