Pakistan: Police in Lahore put on high alert ahead of Holy Muharram

Ahead of the month of Muharram, the Lahore police has put security on high alert and intensified the security of mosques, imam bargahs, and key places, Pakistani Samaa TV said on Sunday.

The Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamiana said additional police personnel along with snipers have been deployed at important places in the metropolis of Lahore.

“Police teams are on high alert and performing security duties with due vigilance,” Bilal Siddique said, as reported by Samaa TV.

Lahore Police head instructed the Police personnel to strictly check people and vehicles at the internal and external check posts of the city.