PRESS RELEASE

Dated: 01-December-2021

FOOL-PROOF SECURITY MEASURES TO BE PLACED IN CONNECTION WITH WEST INDIES CRICKET TEAM'S VISIT OF PAKISTAN; MORE THAN 1500 PERSONNEL OF SECURITY DIVISION TO DEPLOY

Security and Emergency Services Division of Karachi Police has prepared a comprehensive fool-proof security plan in connection with the matches to be played between Pakistan and West Indies cricket teams at National Stadium, Karachi.
 
The plan was devised in a meeting chaired by DIG Security & Emergency Services Division Maqsood Ahmed and attended by Commandant SSU Zeeshan Shafique Siddiqui, SSP East Qamar Raza Jaskani, other senior officers of Police, Army, Rangers and PCB along with all stakeholders.
 
More than 1500 Personnel of Security Division including 800 SSU Commandos and lady Commandos will perform security duties along-with personnel from other law enforcement agencies at National Stadium Karachi, Karachi Airport, routes, hotels and other different areas, while sharp shooters will also be deployed at sensitive points.
Whereas, a specialized command & control bus will also be stationed at National Stadium to monitor law & order situation in surroundings of the stadium and shuttle service would be provided to the spectators from parking points to the stadium.
 
Moreover, Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T) team comprising highly trained and well-equipped Commandos will remain alert at SSU Headquarters as quick response force to challenge any emergency situation.
 
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