Lahore, September 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):Inspector General Police Punjab Faisal Shahkar has said that fool proof security arrangements have been made for the three matches of Pakistan England T20 cricket series in Lahore so that the fans can fully enjoy the cricket matches.
IG Punjab said that state guest security will be provided to the players, match officials and other staff, while measures will be taken for the security of the teams as well as cricket fans during matches. IG Punjab directed that for the security of the matches, monitoring of Safe City cameras on the roads in Lahore should be fully utilized, while Dolphin, Peru and other security teams should continue patrolling in and around the hotel and stadium.
IG Punjab directed that during the matches, CTO Lahore should ensure the best arrangements under effective strategy to maintain uninterrupted flow of traffic on the roads adjacent to the cricket stadium, hotel and routes. He reiterated that roads should not be closed unnecessarily and additional wardens should be on duty.
IG Punjab directed that priority measures should be taken for the convenience of fans, especially families, who come to watch the match and the security of foreign cricket fans should also be taken into consideration so that they can attend cricket matches. IG Punjab expressed these views while reviewing the security arrangements on the occasion of his surprise visit to Gaddafi Cricket Stadium today.
CCPO Lahore and DIG Operations while giving a briefing to IG Punjab about the security arrangements said that more than 8 and a half thousand personnel and officers of Lahore Police are performing their duties. Likewise, routes, hotels and stadium are being monitored with CCTV cameras including Safe City network inside and outside the stadium. IG Punjab directed that all available resources should be utilized for the security of the three matches and the movement of cricket fans as well as players should be made under a comprehensive strategy.
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