Police Ensure Foolproof Security For PSL In Lahore

:The Lahore police on Tuesday strictly implemented the security plan made to foolproof protection for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) players and spectators.

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th Mar, 2018 ) :The Lahore police on Tuesday strictly implemented the security plan made to foolproof protection for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) players and spectators.

As per the plan, about 18,000 police personnel from various wings of Police department were deputed at Gadaffi Stadium, whereas, over 2,000 traffic wardens including 97 senior traffic wardens and 22 DSPs under supervision of seven SPs performed duties to maintain traffic flow on roads.

The special police teams also conducted combing operations around the stadium and PC Hotel to avoid any untoward incident. A heavy contingent of police including DSP and SHO participated in the combing operation.

However, some sections of the main roads, leading to Gadaffi Staium remained closed for traffic, while Ferozpur Road from Muslim Town Mor to Kalma Chowk and a portion of the Main Boulevard, Gulberg, were also closed for traffic.

The Mall, Jail Road and Canal Road remained open for traffic. The commuters used alternative routes to reach their destinations. Furthermore, the vehicles with LPG and gas containers were not allowed to enter the parking space of the stadium.

Vehicles coming from Gulberg and Cantonment areas were parked at LDA Parking Plaza, traffic from Thokar Niaz Beg at Punjab University Hostels, vehicles coming from Kahna and Kot Lakhpat were parked at Liberty Market.

Regarding rescue and health arrangements, a cardiac mobile, 20 ambulances, 18 motorcycle rescuers, 20 rescue posts and two improvised hospitals in stadium area and private hotels were set up.