LAHORE:
The Punjab Police has issued a stern warning in opposition to the show of social gathering flags as an alternative of nationwide flags on the Independence Day, whereas concurrently launching a renewed crackdown on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) employees allegedly concerned within the Could 9 clashes at Zaman Park, together with instances of hurling petrol at police personnel.
The actions have been prompted by the upcoming political gathering sought by the PTI management on the event of Independence Day.
In a bid to handle safety and curb potential unrest, the Punjab Police has revisited data and reactivated instances beforehand filed in opposition to the accused.
A complete listing encompassing greater than 4,082 suspects and 1,082 proclaimed offenders (PO) related to registered instances of confrontations with regulation enforcement has been compiled.
Over the previous two days, greater than 100 raids have been performed throughout numerous areas.
PTI chief Shah Mehmood Qureshi had earlier introduced a rally for Nationwide Day, following which the police re-energised their efforts in opposition to PTI employees.
Capital Metropolis Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana chaired a gathering pertaining to regulation and order on Independence Day. He instructed the involved officers to make sure peaceable celebrations throughout the capital metropolis and to take decisive motion in opposition to any disruptions or disorderliness in public areas.
Addressing the attendees, Lahore CCPO highlighted that on the nights of August 13 and 14, Lahore’s cops, personnel, together with feminine police and Anti-Riot Pressure personnel, will likely be deployed at strategic areas to make sure safety.
He underscored that people participating in inappropriate conduct, particularly in the direction of ladies, at leisure venues will likely be handled firmly.
Bilal Siddique Kamyana affirmed that stringent measures will likely be carried out in opposition to these violating the regulation.
Revealed in The Categorical Tribune, August 12th, 2023..