Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved mandatory e-tagging for all vehicles, including motorcycles, to strengthen tracking and monitoring as part of enhanced permanent security measures across the province. The decision was taken during a high-level law and order meeting addressing the current security challenges. Authorities were instructed to implement the program immediately to prevent criminal exploitation of unmonitored routes and improve surveillance efficiency.
The meeting also approved the establishment of a Punjab Cyber Crime Investigation Unit to address rising online threats, particularly against women and young girls. District-level Online Crime Centers will be set up to assist victims, and a head for the new unit has already been appointed. Officials emphasized the importance of rapid reporting, investigation, and prosecution of cybercrime cases to safeguard residents across Punjab.
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Additional security upgrades include drone surveillance and installation of searchlights at provincial entry points. Authorities were directed to strengthen rooftop monitoring at checkpoints and ensure that no unconventional entry routes remain unmonitored. Maryam Nawaz stressed the procurement of advanced drone defense systems and the strict regulation of drone activity to counter potential threats efficiently.
Combing operations will continue without interruption to identify and apprehend criminals and terrorists. The meeting also discussed modernizing the RMP Anti-Riots Force with advanced security equipment for effective crowd management. Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Youm-e-Hazrat Ali (AS) events will be formulated in consultation with religious scholars to ensure safe public gatherings.
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The chief minister acknowledged the efforts of Provincial Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique and Lahore Police in maintaining order during recent incidents. She highlighted the cooperation of religious scholars in preserving peace and emphasized that eliminating terrorism requires unified, proactive measures across all levels of law enforcement.
Maryam Nawaz further warned that the nature of modern threats requires constant vigilance, citing a recent case where a suicide attacker entered Punjab through a checkpoint. She urged authorities and citizens to remain alert and collaborate in maintaining security, stressing that complacency could undermine public safety.