1,100 police personnel deployed to secure churches

FAISALABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Jul, 2026) The police ensured stringent security arrangements for churches across the district by deploying more than 1,100 officers and personnel for the Christian community during their religious services.

Police said on Sunday that comprehensive security measures had been implemented at all churches to provide peaceful and secure environment for Christian worshipers.

He said that all Station House Officers (SHOs) were directed to personally inspect security arrangements at churches, while senior police officers were continuously monitoring deployment and security protocols to ensure effective implementation of the plan.

He said that surveillance was maintained through the Safe City system and CCTV cameras while worshippers were screened through walk-through gates and metal detectors before entering church premises.

The Elite Force and Dolphin Force had also been assigned special patrolling duties around churches and adjoining areas to strengthen security and ensure a prompt response to any emergency, the spokesman added.

Meanwhile, City Police Officer (CPO) Tanveer Hussain said that the police were utilizing all available resources to safeguard lives and property of Christian community in addition to ensure their religious obligations in a peaceful and secure atmosphere.

The police were committed to maintain law & order and protect all places of worship through proactive security measures and constant vigilance, he added.