Youm-e-Ali security reviewed

LAHORE: DIG Operations chaired a meeting to review the arrangements being finalised for the provision of security and maintenance of law and order on the eve of Youm-e-Shahadat-e-Ali (RA).

He said that all possible resources would be utilised to provide maximum security to the participants of the main mourning procession on the eve of Youm-e-Shahadat-e Ali (RA). Safety measures, including snap checking at different entry points of the procession, massive search, sweep and combing operations will be conducted. Biometric machines and android phones will be used for verification of particulars of individuals and to hunt down suspected elements well before the day. Search operation regarding the tenants living in the particular area has already been started. The passengers coming to Lahore will be thoroughly screened at bus and railway stations.