IGP orders police to finalise security plan for Christian worship places.

LAHORE -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Inam Ghani has directed the regional and district police officers to finalise their security plans for protection of Christian worship places during the upcoming Christmas celebrations.

He was addressing a meeting of police officers at the Central Police Office (CPO), here on Saturday. The meeting discussed the security arrangements for Christmas, Quaid-e-Azam Day and New Year celebration events.

The IGP said that closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, metal detectors and walk-through gates should be used for security of A-category churches, and additional personnel should be deployed for security of places of worship and parks. He said strict action should be taken against those involved in jubilant firing, wheelie-doers and those driving silencer-less motorcycle.

The IGP ordered for a crackdown on those selling liquor, ice and other narcotics, and a compliance report should be sent to the Central Police Office on daily basis. He said that the PHP and traffic police should remain on high alert for convenience and guidance of...