Security high alert across Punjab on Friday, instructions issued by IG Punjab

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Jul, 2026) On the occasion of Friday, IG Punjab Abdul Karim issued orders to further tighten security across the province including Lahore.

IG Punjab directed all RPOs, CPOs, DPOs and related officers to ensure foolproof security arrangements at mosques, Imambargahs, shrines, markets, sensitive installations and other important places.

IG Punjab directed that police patrolling be increased around mosques, Imambargahs, business centers, important highways and public places, while personnel posted at inter-provincial border police posts should remain on full alert and keep a close watch on every suspicious activity.

Abdul Karim said that special attention should be paid to the movement of Fitna-ul-Kharij, Fitna-ul-Hindustan and other anti-national and mischievous elements.

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He also issued instructions to make comprehensive checking of suspicious vehicles, people and goods on internal and external routes more effective.

IG Punjab ordered to continue search, sweep and combing operations around sensitive places without interruption and said that no negligence or lapse in security will be tolerated.

He further directed that all senior police officers including DPOs should be present in the field, monitor security arrangements and ensure all necessary measures to protect the lives and property of the people.