Chup Tazia procession on Jan 21, IG Sindh orders strict security

Sindh Inspector General Police (IGP) Fayyaz Ahmed Leghari has ordered the implementation of fool-proof security arrangement for Chup Tazia procession, scheduled to be held on January 21. He urged the officers to make prompt security arrangements around the Imambargah and other sensitive points with coordination of religious scholars, organisers and administrations at division level. He further directed to enhance deployments of police personnel, both in uniform and in plainclothes, on the procession route.

Furthermore, he ordered that proper clearance of procession route and its parking areas should be ensured before the main procession got underway. Moreover, the IGP directed officials concerned to enhance snap checking at all exit and entry points in the province, particularly in big cities. He also directed for enhanced random snap checking and patrolling in sensitive areas of the city. He ordered officers at police station level to accelerate targeted operations and raids against criminals under the joint action plan. (PT)