47,000 cops to secure 29,000 Eid congregations across Punjab

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Mar, 2026) The Punjab Police has finalised a comprehensive security plan for Chand Raat and Eid-ul-Fitr, under which over 47,000 officers and personnel will be deployed for 29,000 Eid congregations across the province, while more than 17,000 personnel, including lady police, will perform duties at markets and important locations on Chand Raat.

A spokesperson said on Thursday that On the directions of Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Kareem, security has been put on high alert across the province, including Lahore, with additional deployment to ensure public safety during the festive.

The spokesperson said that 5,000 officers and personnel will perform duties in Lahore on Chand Raat, while 10,000 personnel will be deployed in the provincial capital on Eid-ul-Fitr.

IGP Punjab Abdul Kareem said that, with the support of Special Branch, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and other security agencies, strict vigilance would be maintained on terrorists and miscreant elements.

He directed that personnel deployed at inter-provincial borders and riverine check posts should remain highly alert, while CCTV cameras would ensure continuous monitoring of mosques, imambargahs, markets and other important places.

He added that Dolphin Squad, Police Response Unit (PRU) and Elite Force teams would carry out effective patrolling around sensitive locations.

The IGP said that one-wheeling, aerial firing, hooliganism and kite flying would not be tolerated, warning that strict action would be taken against those involved in harassing women and families.

He further directed that RPOs and DPOs personally supervise security arrangements, while additional personnel be deployed to ensure smooth traffic flow on highways and at public and recreational places.