Lahore: Punjab Inspector General of Police Rao Sardar Ali Khan has issued orders to expedite search, sweep, combing and intelligence based operations in all districts of the province.
He directed all officers to review the security arrangements at sensitive installations, minority places of worship and foreign nationals and to intensify checking of passengers and vehicles at inter-provincial and inter-district check posts. Rao Sardar Ali Khan said that working hours of patrolling teams should be increased especially at night and in view of current security situation in the country, senior officers should personally monitor search and combing operations at night. IG Punjab said that on the occasion of PSL, all important places including entrances and exits of Lahore should be closely monitored. IG Punjab directed the Special Branch and CTD to adopt zero tolerance in intelligence based operations. He issued instructions while presiding a video link session on law and order situation of province at safe cities authority. The meeting reviewed the ongoing ceremonies of Kashmir Day and the security situation in the province. All RPOs of the province gave a briefing on the security arrangements made for the rallies and ceremonies of Kashmir Day. The meeting was also attended by Additional IG Special Branch, Additional IG CTD, CCPO Lahore and Chief Operating Officer Safe Cities and other officers while all RPOs, participated through video link.
