Report: Dr. Mirza MB Qamar
LAHORE: Punjab Police remained on high alert and performed security duties during Christian prayer services held at churches across Lahore and other parts of the province.
Earlier, Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Kareem had directed RPOs, DPOs and senior police officers to enhance security arrangements at churches. Supervisory officers were instructed to personally inspect security measures at churches, important and sensitive locations.
Additional police personnel and snipers were deployed at sensitive churches, while teams of Dolphin Squad, Police Response Unit (PRU) and Elite Force conducted effective patrolling around churches.
The IG Punjab directed all deployed officers and personnel to remain highly vigilant and keep a close watch on suspected and miscreant elements. Search and sweep operations were also ordered to continue around churches, Christian communities and other sensitive locations.
Abdul Kareem said religious scholars, members of the Christian community and peace committee members should play their role in promoting interfaith harmony and maintaining peace
