Lahore Police Chief Directs Enhanced Security Measures for Upcoming Islamic Events

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Lahore's police force, under the leadership of Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana, has been tasked with ensuring foolproof security arrangements for several upcoming Islamic events. The series of events includes the second and third Ashra of Muharram, processions and majalis during Safar al Muzaffar, Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), and the Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (R.A). The CCPO also emphasized the need to curb drug trafficking and gambling activities in the city.

Key Takeaways:

  • CCPO Bilal Siddique Kamyana has directed Lahore police to ensure foolproof security arrangements for multiple Islamic events, including the second and third Ashra of Muharram, processions and majalis during Safar al Muzaffar, Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), and the Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (R.A).
  • He emphasized the need to eliminate drug trafficking and gambling activities in the city, ordering large-scale measures to tackle these issues.
  • Kamyana directed strict monitoring of private security guards and volunteers responsible for neighborhood patrolling.
  • He commended the police force for making excellent security arrangements during Ashura and ordered appreciation certificates for deserving officers.
  • The CCPO warned against procedural lapses, stating that SDPOs would be held accountable if cases were marked as untraceable without fulfilling legal requirements.
  • He emphasized the importance of timely registration of FIRs, which is a legal right of citizens and should be ensured in all cases.
  • The meeting was attended by high-ranking police officials, including DIGs, SSPs, and SPs.

Statistics:

  • Lahore police will be working to ensure security for at least five major Islamic events in the given timeframe.
  • The number of police personnel involved in these security arrangements and monitoring activities is not specified.
  • The CCPO emphasized the importance of having foolproof security arrangements in place, which may involve the deployment of a significant number of police personnel.

Sources:

  • The Nation - Lahore's CCPO chairs performance review meeting of Iqbal Town and Sadar Divisions, The Nation (Thursday) - Note: The exact date is not specified in the article.
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