Lahore: Punjab Police implemented high alert security measures during Christian prayer services at churches across the province, including Lahore, ensuring the safety of congregants.

According to Directorate General Public Relation – Govt of Punjab, Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Kareem issued directives to Regional Police Officers (RPOs), District Police Officers (DPOs), and senior police officers to enhance security arrangements at churches. He emphasized that supervisory officers should personally inspect security setups at churches and other critical locations. Additional police personnel and snipers were deployed at sensitive churches, with teams from the Dolphin Squad, Police Response Unit (PRU), and Elite Force conducting patrolling operations. IG Punjab instructed deployed officers to maintain vigilance and monitor any potential threats. Furthermore, he directed the continuation of search and sweep operations around churches, Christian neighborhoods, and other sensitive areas.

Abdul Kareem also encouraged religious scholars, the Christian community, and members of Peace Committees to foster interfaith harmony within the region.