Pakistani City Deploys Nearly 2,500 Police Personnel to Secure Churches for Sunday Prayers
Authorities finalized security measures for churches ahead of Sunday services, with a city-wide alert issued under the directives of DIG Operations Faisal Kamran, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.
Police authorities have finalized major security arrangements for churches across the city ahead of Sunday prayer services, according to a report by the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP).
The measures were implemented under the directives of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations Faisal Kamran, APP reported. A total of 2,496 police personnel have been deployed as part of the security plan.
APP reported that a city-wide security alert has also been issued in connection with the arrangements.
The report did not specify the exact city, the churches involved, or additional details regarding the nature of the security threat prompting the deployment. Further details on the specific measures being implemented were not provided in the original report.
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