Punjab Police threw a massive security blanket across the province for the 8th day of Muharram religious events. The force sent more than 58,000 officers and staff members to guard mourning ceremonies and religious meetings. Lahore alone saw over 3,600 police officers hit the streets to keep watch. The province hosted 1,365 mourning processions and 3,940 religious gatherings that needed protection. Community helpers jumped in to lend a hand with over 27,000 volunteers working alongside police.
Dr. Usman Anwar runs the Punjab Police force and he put everyone on high alert for the holy period. The top cop made sure his officers watched every corner during the ten-day religious observance. Section 144 rules kicked in across the region to stop trouble before it started. Police banned people from firing guns in the air and showing off weapons during the events. Officers also cracked down on anyone spreading hate or trying to start fights.
The police chief told his teams to enforce loudspeaker laws during the religious ceremonies. Officers received orders to arrest people who spread hateful content online or through social media. The provincial capital of Lahore handled 86 processions and 416 religious meetings during the busy day. Security teams worked around the clock to make sure families could observe their religious traditions safely. Police departments across Punjab coordinated their efforts to prevent any security problems during the important religious period.
Dr. Usman Anwar runs the Punjab Police force and he put everyone on high alert for the holy period. The top cop made sure his officers watched every corner during the ten-day religious observance. Section 144 rules kicked in across the region to stop trouble before it started. Police banned people from firing guns in the air and showing off weapons during the events. Officers also cracked down on anyone spreading hate or trying to start fights.
The police chief told his teams to enforce loudspeaker laws during the religious ceremonies. Officers received orders to arrest people who spread hateful content online or through social media. The provincial capital of Lahore handled 86 processions and 416 religious meetings during the busy day. Security teams worked around the clock to make sure families could observe their religious traditions safely. Police departments across Punjab coordinated their efforts to prevent any security problems during the important religious period.
