Law enforcement agencies across Punjab have been put on high alert to ensure the security of Christian worship and prayer ceremonies, and special instructions have been issued to enhance security measures at churches across the province.
Inspector General (IG) of Punjab Police, Dr. Usman Anwar, today instructed Regional Police Officers (RPOs) and District Police Officers (DPOs) to further tighten security arrangements. He emphasized that personnel deployed for the protection of Christian places of worship should remain extremely vigilant and keep a close watch on any suspicious individuals or potential miscreants.
The directive further stated that to preempt any untoward incident, comprehensive search and sweep operations should be continued in the vicinity of churches, Christian residential areas, and other sensitive locations.
In his statement, the IG Punjab also stressed the importance of community involvement, appealing to religious scholars, leaders of the Christian community, and members of local peace committees to actively work towards promoting interfaith harmony.