LAHORE:
Punjab Police has completed comprehensive security arrangements for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy to ensuring a safe and peaceful environment for international matches.
Punjab Inspector General of Police Dr Usman Anwar, affirmed that national and foreign players, officials, and cricket fans will be provided full security throughout the tournament.
Coordination between Punjab Police, the Pakistan Cricket Board, district administration, and security agencies has been finalised.
The Punjab Police spokesperson said over 12,000 police officers and personnel will be deployed for security duties in Lahore and Rawalpindi.
The security team will include 18 senior officers, 54 DSPs, 135 inspectors, and 1,200 upper subordinates, along with 10,556 constables and more than 200 female police officers.
In Lahore, over 8,000 officers and personnel will be assigned to secure the matches. This includes 12 senior officers, 39 DSPs, 86 inspectors, and 700 upper subordinates, while 6,673 constables and 129 female constables will perform security and checking duties.
In Rawalpindi, more than 5,000 officers and personnel will be on duty.
The security force will comprise six senior officers, 15 DSPs, 50 inspectors, 500 upper subordinates, 4,000 constables, and over 100 female personnel.
Dr Usman Anwar stated that search, sweep, combing, and intelligence-based operations are actively being conducted around players’ residences, travel routes, and stadiums.
Security will remain on high alert during the matches, with strict surveillance measures in place. The Punjab Safe City Authority will monitor stadiums, hotels, and team routes via advanced camera systems.
To ensure smooth traffic flow, additional traffic wardens will be deployed, and special parking arrangements will be made. Dolphin Squad, Police Response Unit, and Elite Force teams will conduct continuous patrolling, while snipers will be stationed on rooftops of stadiums and nearby high-rise buildings.
