Over 5,000 cops deputed for security of 247 cattle markets across Punjab
Pakistan
More than 1,000 cops to perform security duty in Lahore’s markets
LAHORE (Web Desk) - More than 5,000 police officials have been deployed to perform the security duties in 247 cattle markets established across the province on the occasion of Eidul Azha.
According to the police, more than 1,000 officials are deployed for the security of cattle markets in Lahore. The Punjab police chief, Dr Usman Anwar has already directed to ensure foolproof security arrangements for cattle markets.
The police also tightened the security for traders and families visiting the markets for Eid shopping.
The IGP said that strategy must be devised to protect the life and property of citizens, directing to ensure smooth flow of traffic in the wake of Eid shopping and cattle markets in Lahore.
Cattle markets should not be allowed to be established at any place other than the points approved by the district administration, the IG further directed.
In view of the massive rush of buyers in the cattle markets, IG Anwar further directed to tighten the security and establish police pickets at the main entrances and exits of Lahore to nab the criminals. The police is also alert to keep an eye on those who uses fake currency notes in the cattle markets.
Additional force of traffic wardens have been deputed around the cattle markets, while officials of Dolphins and PRU will also patrol the cattle markets and other important areas of the city.
