Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA) Urs from tomorrow
The police personnel would be deployed on nearby rooftops to keep an eye on any suspicious activity
LAHORE (Web Desk) – The district administration has finalised all arrangements for three-day 975th annual Urs of Hazrat Ali bin Usman Al-Hajveri, popularly known as Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA), to commence from Sunday.
Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar will inaugurate the Urs celebrations by laying a floral wreath on the shrine of 10th century saint and opening of Sabeel of milk on Sunday morning.
Special food stalls would be set up at designated places of the shrine for the general public attending the Urs celebrations. Food would be doled out round-the-clock among the visitors and devotees during the three-day celebrations.
However, the Lahore police have put in place strict security arrangements for the annual Urs. Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore BA Nasir while addressing a meeting at Qila Gujjar Singh on Saturday, said that additional police officials under the supervision of SPs would be deployed to maintain three-layered security.
The police personnel would be deployed on nearby rooftops to keep an eye on any suspicious activity and the vehicles of Dolphin Squad and Police Response Unit would conduct patrolling in areas nearby to deal with any untoward incident.
Search and sweep operations would also be conducted in nearby areas and hotels, whereas cameras have been installed for monitoring.
The devotees would be allowed to enter the shrine through walk through gates and their checking by metal detectors at the entry points.
Lady police constables would also be deputed in the premises reserved for women. Volunteers of various organizations would assist the Auqaf department in performing security and arranging different ceremonies.
