Apex committee reviews security situation

LAHORE : Provincial Apex Committee was convened at CM Secretariat Lahore. The meeting was co-chaired by CM Punjab Mohsin Naqvi, and Commander Lahore Corps; Lieutenant General Syed Aamer Raza.

The forum took a holistic view of security situation in the province and arrangements in place to counter all types of threats. The participants reviewed a comprehensive security plan for the upcoming general elections on 8 February duly incorporating pre and post polls phases. Deployment of available troops of police, rangers, and army in three tiers for ensuring foolproof security and tackling various eventualities was discussed besides installation of CCTV cameras on polling stations and safe custody / transportation of ballot papers. The forum resolved to ensure enforcement of code of conduct issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan.

Moreover, the forum appreciated joint efforts of all security agencies and forces in thwarting multiple terrorist attacks on police stations, including the recent one in Dera Ghazi Khan and resolved to continue working in unison for achieving the common goals in the light of NAP.