TLP Chief Khadim Rizvi Laid To Rest In Lahore

Sumaira FH Published November 22, 2020 | 12:05 AM

Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi was laid to rest at Madrasa Abuzar Ghaffari, associated with the Rehmatul-lil-Aalameen mosque, here on Saturday

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st Nov, 2020 ):Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi was laid to rest at Madrasa Abuzar Ghaffari, associated with the Rehmatul-lil-Aalameen mosque, here on Saturday.

Ealier, the funeral prayers for the TLP chief were offered at Minar-e-Pakistan grounds here after Zuhr prayers. Thousands of people from different walks of life including the party workers supporters and followers attended the prayers, led by Saad Hussain Rizvi, the son of the deceased.

Meanwhile, Lahore Police made comprehensive security arrangements to facilitate the funeral prayers and burial of Khadim Hussain Rizvi. DIG Operations Ashfaq Khan and other senior police officers remained in the field. Ashfaq Khan inspected the security arrangements made at various places of the city including the residence of the late Allama Khadim Hussain Rizvi, Yateem Khana Chowk, Chauburji, Kutchery Chowk and Greater Iqbal Park.

The DIG Operations said that three SPs, 14 DSPs, 31 SHOs, 116 upper sub-ordinates and 890 police personnel were deployed.

People were allowed to attend the funeral prayers after being frisked.

Dolphin Squad and PR teams ensured effective patrolling on the funeral route, Greater Iqbal Park and its environs. Snipers were also deployed. Jawans in plainclothes were also on duty.

In order to maintain law and order and ensure the safety of citizens, search and sweep operations were also carried out at various places of the city throughout the night.

The DIG Operations commended the Lahore Police for making foolproof security arrangements. He said that police officers and officials have key role in providing full security to the most important events of the city. He said that all operational units of the police remained on high alert and showed excellent teamwork and coordination. The safety of the participants was ensured. The best working relationship was also observed between the police, district administration, Safe Cities Authority and other institutions, he added.