ATTOCK: The district administration on Saturday finalized security arrangements for the upcoming Baisakhi festival at Gurdwara Punja Sahib in Hassanabdal. The District Police Officer (DPO) ) Dr. Sardar Ghiyas Gul Khan has said a foolproof security plan has been finalized for the Sikh pilgrims. The Sikh pilgrims from around the world will visit Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib in Hassanabdal to participate in the Baisakhi festival. The DPO said that the protection of all religious places and followers is the top priority and they would not any miscreant to spread unrest. As per reported by our district representative faisal munir that DPO Attock will supervise a fresh contingent for security deployed at various places. News Desk
Around 1,023 police officers and personnel, including six DSPs, 13 Inspectors/SHOs, 143 upper superintendents, 95 head constables, 728 constables and 36 ladies constables will be deployed to monitor the security. He said that apart from this, security cameras, walk-through gates and metal detectors would be installed as well.
He said that besides this regular force, 26 sections of elite commandos will be on constant alert and patrol for the protection of Sikh pilgrims while shops close to the gurdwara would remain closed and Rescue 1122 officials would be present on high alert.
Sikhs pilgrims would not be allowed to leave the temple during their three-day stay from April 13 to 15, and accommodation would be provided within the premises,” he added.
Earlier, the DPO while issuing instructions to the officials concerned to provide foolproof security to the pilgrims coming from all over the world, said that the protection of the life and property of the pilgrims is their utmost responsibility. He had directed the traffic in charge to manage the parking and flow of traffic during the festival. He also instructed Rescue 1122 officials to keep three vehicles on standby.
District police officer Dr. Sardar Ghiyas Gul Khan said a foolproof security plan has put in place for Sikh pilgrims. The safety of religious places and their followers is our top priority. All Sikh pilgrims can worship freely without fear or danger he added.
