LAHORE (Dunya News) – Punjab police took stringent security measures at Badshah-e-Masjid on the arrival of Dr Zakir Naik, Dunya News reported here on Saturday night.
DIG operations Muhammad Faisal Kamran inspected the security measures. He issued order for proper sitting arrangements and ensuring early and speedy entrance of devotees into the mosque.
He instructed the city SP and other police officers to remain in field till the conclusion of the congregation. Elite force commandos and contingent of police were deployed around the mosque.
Meanwhile, Punjab Health Minister and Chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Peace and Order, Khawaja Salman Rafique, said stringent security arrangements were taken for the visit of renowned religious scholar Dr Zakir Naik.
Khawaja Salman Rafique stated that all relevant institutions had been instructed to ensure foolproof security during Dr Zakir Naik’s public gatherings scheduled at various locations.
The minister was speaking at a meeting. “The implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) must be ensured to maintain peace and order at all public events,” he emphasised.
The meeting reviewed security measures to ensure a peaceful and safe environment during the religious scholar’s engagements in the province.
The provincial government aims to ensure that all gatherings are conducted smoothly while maintaining public safety and security across the region during Dr Zakir Naik’s visit.