Eid-ul-Azha: Security beefed up for city

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th May, 2026) In view of Eid-ul-Azha, security has been put on high alert across the city, while search operations and blockades are ongoing in different areas.

Police and other security agencies conducted joint search operations in different areas including Islampura, Akram Park and Shadbagh.

SP City Operations, Atif Amir personally supervised the search operations and visited the blockades set up at different places to review the checking process.

According to the police spokesperson, the details of suspicious persons were registered during the search operation, while identity cards were also checked.

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The police also checked illegally residing persons, residential settlements, houses and tenants.

Along with a heavy contingent of police, other security forces also participated in the search operation, while supervisory officers and concerned SHOs were monitoring the operation and roadblocks in different areas.

SP City Atif Amir said that strict checking of suspicious persons and vehicles is being done by setting up roadblocks at sensitive locations so that a peaceful environment can be provided to the citizens.