Lahore (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23 March 2026) Punjab Police remained on high alert and ensured strict security arrangements during Christian worship and the prayer Programs at churches throughout the county, incl Lahore.
In view of the situation on the western border, Inspector General of Punjab Police Abdul Karim has issued directions to Regional Police Officers (RPOs) and District Police Officers (DPOs) to further enhance security at churches and other sensitive locations, besides directing supervising officers to personally visit and monitor the arrangements.
Additional police personnel, including snipers, were deployed at sensitive churches, while Dolphin Squad, Police Response Unit (PRU) and Elite Force teams actively patrolled the surrounding areas.
Inspections and combing operations were also conducted around churches, Christian gatherings and other sensitive points to ensure safety and prevent any untoward incident.
IGP Abdul Karim said religious scholars, members of the Christian community and peace committees should play their role in promoting interfaith harmony and maintaining law and order.