Punjab IGP orders foolproof security, traffic arrangements across province as nation celebrates I-Day tomorrow
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Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Usman Anwar has directed to ensure foolproof security and traffic arrangements throughout the province on the 76th Independence Day, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.
“Additional personnel should be deployed to provide security to large public gatherings, rallies and other events,” he said.
“All operational units including Special Branch, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Special Protection Unit (SPU), and executive police should adopt a joint security plan for Independence Day celebrations,” he added.
“The regional and district police officers should go out in the field themselves and review the security arrangements,” he directed.
“Ensure the use of CCTV cameras, walkthrough gates and metal detectors for monitoring and checking of the people,” he added.
“Coordinated arrangements should be made for the safety and security of women and children in parks, highways and public places on Independence Day,” he emphasised.
“Those who quarrel with families, especially women, in public places will be dealt with sternly,” he warned.
The IGP also ordered to form special teams for action against those involved in one-wheeling, aerial firing, rioting and immoral acts.
“Those who display arms in public and perform aerial firing will be arrested and punished,” he warned.
“To maintain the smooth flow of traffic, additional traffic police personnel should be deployed. The chief traffic officers (CTOs) should be present in the field themselves,” he directed.
It is to be noted here that the nation will celebrate Independence Day tomorrow with a renewed pledge to work with the spirit of the Pakistan Movement to make the country a true Islamic welfare state.
The day will dawn with a 31-gun salute at the Federal Capital and a 21-gun salute at the provincial headquarters.
Special prayers will be offered in mosques at dawn for peace, solidarity and prosperity of the country.
The main feature of the celebrations will be a national flag-hoisting ceremony in Islamabad.
Similar flag-hoisting ceremonies will also be held at provincial, divisional and district headquarters throughout the country.
Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television will highlight the services of the heroes of the Pakistan Movement on the day and pay tributes to their extraordinary contributions to making Pakistan a reality.
Reporter: Abid Chaudhry