CCPO Lahore Orders Zero Tolerance for Aerial Firing, Reviews Basant Security Plan

By Dr. Ansab Ali
Lahore, Pakistan
LAHORE — Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting at the Capital City Police Headquarters to conduct a comprehensive review of security arrangements for the upcoming Basant festivities.
Addressing senior police officials, the CCPO directed officers to ensure foolproof security measures during the celebrations. He categorically stated that a zero-tolerance policy would be enforced against aerial firing, warning that immediate legal action would be taken against anyone found violating the law.
The CCPO further instructed that motorcycle riding without safety wire during Basant would not be permitted under any circumstances. He also emphasized the effective use of mosque platforms to raise public awareness about safety precautions and legal responsibilities during the festivities.
In addition, CCPO Kamyana ordered a strict crackdown on drug-related activities during Basant, stressing that maintaining a peaceful, safe, and secure environment for citizens remains the top priority of the Lahore Police.
The meeting was attended by DIG (Administration) Imran Kishwar, DIG (Investigation) Zeeshan Raza, DIG (Operations) Faisal Kamran, SSP (Investigation) Muhammad Naveed, SSP (Operations) Tauqeer Muhammad Naeem, along with divisional Superintendents of Police (SPs).