PSL final security plan: Lahore to become fortress on March 5
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LAHORE: (APP) Over 7,000 policemen including 35 DSPs and 84 SHOs would perform security duty under the supervision of 12 SPs in connection with Pakistan Super League (PSL) second edition final match on March 5 at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.
A spokesman for the police said that foolproof security measures have been planned for the event. He said that nobody would be allowed to enter the venue without original CNIC and body search would be ensured at four points, whereas the electronic devices would also be used for biometric identification, he added.
However, walk-through gates, metal-detectors, barriers, sniffer dogs would be deployed to make the security foolproof.
The policemen have been directed to conduct patrolling around Gaddafi Stadium, the spokesman added.
He said that CCTV cameras have been installed for the security around Gaddafi Stadium to monitor the venue at a control room.
"Morale of policemen is high and we are committed to securing and providing peaceful entertainment to Lahorites," the spokesman said.
Meanwhile, DIG Operations Dr Haider Ashraf visited Gaddafi Stadium to review security arrangements.
Talking to APP, he said that security had been further beefed up in the city, whereas a complete security plan regarding routes and check-posts would also be issued soon.