Lahore Police pledges stronger shield for traders, action on market issues

• CCPO Kamyana meets 30-member traders’ delegation, assures to prioritise complaints and improve market security

• Security, traffic woes top agenda in police–business dialogue, underscoring regular police–trader liaison

 LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana on Wednesday reaffirmed that Lahore Police was committed to ensuring the protection of the business community and maintaining a peaceful environment for commercial activities across the provincial capital.

The assurance came during a meeting with a 30-member delegation of traders, led by Mujahid Maqsood Butt, which called on the CCPO to discuss market security, traffic management and other policing concerns.

سی سی پی اولاہور بلال صدیق کمیانہ سے صدرانجمن تاجران مجاہد مقصود بٹ کی قیادت میں 30رکنی وفد کی ملاقات#Capitalcitypolicelahore #LahorePolice #BusinessSecurity #SafeLahore #TradersSafety pic.twitter.com/BBGIzrqBKP

— Capital City Police Lahore (@ccpolahore) April 22, 2026

During the meeting, the delegation apprised the police chief of key challenges faced by traders, particularly security arrangements in markets and traffic-related issues. Both sides also deliberated on enhancing coordination and strengthening communication between the police and the business community to ensure timely resolution of problems.

The traders appreciated Lahore Police’s efforts in crime prevention, while the CCPO assured them that their concerns would be addressed on a priority basis, directing the SSP (Operations) to take immediate steps for resolving traders’ issues.

He further instructed divisional Superintendents of Police (SPs) to hold regular meetings with trader representatives to improve liaison and ensure effective follow-up. Kamyana said business hours set by the Punjab government would be strictly enforced and urged traders to deploy private security guards in major markets.

سی سی پی او لاہور کا واضح پیغام: کاروباری طبقے کو مکمل تحفظ فراہم کرنا اور جرائم پیشہ عناصر کا قلع قمع کرنا ہماری ذمہ داری ہے۔#Capitalcitypolicelahore #LahorePolice #BusinessSecurity #SafeLahore #TradersSafety pic.twitter.com/FqUjo7PXOq

— Capital City Police Lahore (@ccpolahore) April 22, 2026

He also stressed the importance of timely unloading of goods to prevent traffic congestion in busy commercial areas.

The CCPO directed police personnel to ensure prompt response to citizens and maintain a professional attitude, adding that performance would be monitored through body cameras and panic button systems. He reiterated that his office remained open to the public for addressing grievances.

The traders’ delegation expressed its commitment to extending full cooperation to law enforcement agencies. Senior police officers, including Imran Kishwar and Tauqeer Muhammad Naeem, were also present.