LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 25th Aug, 2024) Lahore police has made extensive security arrangements for the 981st urs of Hazrat Ali Hajvery, popularly known as Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA).
According to a police spokesman on Sunday, more than 4,000 police personnel were deployed for the three-day celebrations. The security force includes six superintendents of police (SP), 22 deputy superintendents of police (DSP), 79 station house officers (SHOs) and 297 higher subordinates, ensuring a robust presence throughout the event.
To enhance the safety of female visitors, police officers have been assigned for security duties and checking of women entering the premises. Also, 81 checkpoints, nine checkpoints and 12 crossing gates have been established around Data Darbar to maintain strict security protocols.
The CCPO Lahore asserted that tight security measures are in place to protect thousands of devotees expected to attend from across the country.
Visitors are subject to thorough searches upon entry, with walk-in doors, metal detectors and electric barriers being employed to ensure there is no breach of security. The CCPO also stated that security would be on high alert at all entry and exit points of the city during the event.
Senior police officers have been directed to maintain constant communication with the Darbar administrators and ensure high security during the distribution of milk and food to the ‘Sabeels’. Also, the CCPO directed that no car or motorcycle be parked outside the designated parking areas to prevent any potential security risks.
The CCPO reiterated the commitment to continue the search and combing operations during the ur of Hazrat Data Sahib and the next chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS). Police personnel have been instructed to keep a vigilant watch on any suspicious individuals to ensure the safety of all participants.
(Except translation, this story has not been edited by pipanews staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
source link https://www.urdupoint.com/en/pakistan/police-to-provide-foolproof-security-for-data-1856773.html
enclosure_link
source_url_encoded https%3A%2F%2Fwww.urdupoint.com%2Fen%2Fpakistan%2Fpolice-to-provide-foolproof-security-for-data-1856773.html
