Tight security ensured for PA, Governor’s House events

LAHORE:On the instructions of Punjab IG Dr Usman Anwar, police ensured foolproof security arrangements on the occasion of election of Punjab chief minister in Punjab Assembly and swearing-in ceremony at governor's house.

IG Dr Usman Anwar visited Punjab Assembly along with Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman and reviewed the security arrangements. Dr Usman Anwar while issuing instructions to the police officers and officials on security, said all officials should remain on high alert and perform their duties diligently and no unrelated person should be allowed to enter the premises of Punjab Assembly.

The IG said that no one should be allowed to disturb the atmosphere of law and order or take the law into their hands. The IG directed strict legal action against evil elements causing disturbance. He said that security arrangements should be reviewed with CCTV cameras.

Dolphin squad, PRU and elite teams should ensure more effective patrolling and security should be tightened across Punjab including the provincial capital. On the occasion of the assembly session, effective traffic management arrangements were ensured and traffic flowed continued without interruption.