Staff Reporter
Lahore :Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar personally supervised the security arrangements for the processions and majalis on the occasion of Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar visited the routes of the main processions in Lahore and Multan to review the security measures. IG Punjab visited Karbala Gamay Shah Imambargah, where he met with police officers and personnel deputed at the entrance gate. DIG Operations Lahore Muhammad Faisal Kamran, SSP Operations Lahore Tasawar Iqbal, and SP Security Abdul Wahab, along with other senior officers, accompanied him. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar directed the officers stationed at various points along the main procession route to remain vigilant during their duties. DIG Operations Lahore Muhammad Faisal Kamran briefed IG Punjab on the security arrangements for the Chehlum processions of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). IG Punjab appreciated the efforts of the police personnel deployed for security and commended their services. Dr. Usman Anwar met with members of the peace committee and mourners, inquiring about the security arrangements and facilities. IG Punjab emphasized that 30,000 officers and personnel are ensuring the security of the processions and majalis. He further said that with the cooperation of citizens, a peaceful observance of Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) would be ensured.Earlier, Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, visited Multan to review the security arrangements for the main procession of Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar inspected the security arrangements at Imam Bargah Jawadia, police station Delhi Gate, and other A-category processions. Additional IG South Punjab Kamran Khan, RPO Multan Captain (R) Sohail Chaudhry, and CPO Multan Sadiq Ali Dogar, along with other officers, were present at the scene. IG Punjab met with the organizers of the main procession and inquired about the security arrangements. IG Punjab commended Regional Police Officer Captain (R) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry for the excellent security arrangements. During his interaction with the personnel on duty, Dr. Usman Anwar directed them to carry out security arrangements for processions and majalis with even greater diligence. IG Punjab emphasized that the monitoring of sensitive processions through modern technology and CCTV cameras must be ensured, and that smooth traffic flow on alternate routes should be maintained. Dr. Usman Anwar said that female officers should be deployed to ensure the security of women participants. RPO Multan and CPO Multan briefed IG Punjab on the security arrangements. IG Punjab instructed strict surveillance of any elements attempting to disrupt peace during the Chehlum processions and majalis and to deal firmly with those spreading religious hatred. He mentioned that in light of recent terrorism incidents, security measures have been further tightened. IG Punjab stressed the importance of maintaining strong coordination with procession and majalis organizers, peace committees, and other institutions. While speaking to media representatives, IG Punjab said that the Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has a vision that no one will be allowed to create unrest, Punjab Police is ensuring it throughout the province. IG Punjab said that safe City project is being launched in Multan and other cities. IG Punjab mentioned that working in collaboration with all intelligence agencies is yielding better results.
