(NATIONAL) Security heightened in Lahore in wake of Sharif's homecoming.

LAHORE -- Security has been heightened in the wake of PML-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif's arrival in the city, police said Saturday.

Police sources said from airport to Minar-e-Pakistan 10,000 security personnel will discharge duties. As many as 3,000 traffic wardens have been deputed to keep the traffic flow smooth and for alternative routes.

Meanwhile, caravans from across the country are continuously arriving in Lahore. The city administration has made arrangements for parking of vehicles at Bund Road, Larri Adda and near the Ring Road. Monitoring of caravans and venue of PML-N rally (Minar-e-Pakistan) will be monitored through CCTV cameras.

According to police, vigilant security personnel will be guarding the route from Lahore airport to Minar-e-Pakistan. Men of law enforcement agencies in plain clothes have been deputed on entry and exit points of the city. Patrolling of security forces is ongoing in the city.

Sources said monitoring of the whole rally will be done through Safe City Authority's CCTV cameras and local cameras installed for the purpose. Search operations have been conducted by the security...