Punjab police devises security plan for Eid shopping

LAHORE: In anticipation of the bustling Eid shopping rush as the Ramazan almost coming to an end, Punjab Police has devised a special security plan for the safety of the citizens.

According to the security plan, over 2,000 Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras would be installed throughout the busy market places of the province.

As part of the Punjab police security plan, in Lahore alone, approximately 400 CCTV cameras have been strategically placed within markets and commercial hubs, enhancing surveillance capabilities and ensuring the safety of the citizens during Eid shopping.

To ensure a peaceful environment for citizens, additional personnel have been stationed around major markets, and traffic police have restricted heavy traffic and public transport from accessing roads leading to shopping hubs.

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Similar security measures are in place in other Punjab cities as well.

400 CCTV cameras have been installed in Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, and Faisalabad and Multan. While 300 CCTV cameras have been installed in markets of Sheikhupura and Bahawalpur

The Punjab Police spokesperson emphasized the importance of these measures in ensuring a secure environment for citizens engaging in Eid festivities.