Lahore police chief orders foolproof security for Chehlum, Data Darbar Urs

• CCPO Kamyana expresses satisfaction over Ashura security, directs foolproof arrangements for upcoming major religious events

• Reaffirms zero-tolerance policy as police ordered to crack down on drug traffickers, gambling dens, illegal weapons and 'Dallah culture'

• Lahore Police, LBA agree to establish Police Khidmat Markaz at Session Court to enhance public services

 LAHORE: Expressing satisfaction over the peaceful security arrangements during Ashura, Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana on Tuesday directed Lahore Police to ensure foolproof security for the upcoming Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and the annual Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA), while simultaneously ordering an intensified crackdown on crime, narcotics and illegal activities across the provincial capital.

سی سی پی او بلال صدیق کمیانہ کی زیر صدارت اہم اجلاس، اقبال ٹاؤن اور صدر ڈویژن کی کارکردگی کا جائزہ pic.twitter.com/XJnEMFJKuN

— Capital City Police Lahore (@ccpolahore) July 7, 2026

The CCPO issued the directives while chairing a high-level meeting at his office to review the operational and investigative performance of the Iqbal Town and Saddar divisions.

The meeting was attended by DIG (Admin) Imran Kishwar, DIG (Operations) Faisal Kamran, SSP (Investigation) Muhammad Naveed, SSP (Operations) Tauqeer Muhammad Naeem, along with divisional SPs, ASPs, Circle Officers, SHOs and Investigation In-charges of the Iqbal Town and Saddar divisions.

Reaffirming a zero-tolerance policy against social evils, Mr Kamyana ordered an indiscriminate crackdown on drug trafficking and gambling dens operating across the city. He also issued a stern warning that the wrongful arrest of any citizen would not be tolerated under any circumstances, stressing that transparency, fairness and justice must remain the guiding principles of criminal investigations.

He further directed investigators to accord special attention to financial crime cases to ensure the speedy disposal of investigations and provide timely relief to victims.

Reviewing localized security arrangements, the CCPO observed that the installation of security barriers in residential areas had produced encouraging results in strengthening neighbourhood security. He directed police officers to engage with the management of housing societies to further promote the concept of gated communities as part of preventive policing measures.

To enhance security in rural areas, Mr Kamyana ordered the revival and activation of the traditional Thikri Pehra (community night watch) system to help curb incidents of burglary and theft through greater community participation.

Reiterating his resolve to tighten the noose around active burglars and thieves, the CCPO directed police officers to ensure their immediate arrest and bring them to justice without delay.

In an effort to reinforce the writ of the law, he also ordered an indiscriminate crackdown on the display of illegal weapons, vehicles with tinted windows and the ostentatious "Dallah culture." He urged police officers to adopt modern, intelligence-led and professional policing techniques to effectively combat crime and improve public safety.

Earlier, participants of the meeting offered Fateha and expressed deep condolences over the demise of the sister of SP Saddar (Investigation).

 Police, Lahore Bar agree to establish Khidmat Markaz at Session Court

In a related development, CCPO Bilal Siddique Kamyana emphasized that close coordination between the police and the legal fraternity was indispensable for upholding the rule of law, strengthening the justice system and ensuring lasting peace in society.

He expressed these views during a meeting with an 11-member delegation of the Lahore Bar Association at the Capital City Police Headquarters. The meeting, attended by DIG (Admin) Imran Kishwar, discussed matters of mutual professional interest and measures aimed at further strengthening institutional coordination between the police and the legal community.

The Lahore Bar Association delegation, led by its president Irfan Hayat Bajwa, included Senior Vice President Mian Tahir Munir, Vice President Humayun Zaheer Bhatti, Vice President (Model Town Courts) Asif Kanwal Khan and Vice President (Cantt Courts) Zahid Mehmood Gill.

سربراہ لاہور پولیس بلال صدیق کمیانہ سے لاہور بار ایسوسی ایشن کے 11رکنی وفد کی ملاقات
» لاہور پولیس اور وکلاء برادری کے درمیان ورکنگ ریلیشن شپ کو مزید مستحکم بنانے کے عزم کا اعادہ
» اس موقع پر سیشن کورٹ میں پولیس خدمت مرکزکے قیام پر اتفاق pic.twitter.com/lqaQHyCGcz

— Capital City Police Lahore (@ccpolahore) July 7, 2026

During the meeting, both sides agreed to further enhance mutual cooperation and reached a consensus on establishing a dedicated Police Khidmat Markaz within the premises of the Lahore Session Court.

The CCPO said the facility would provide lawyers, litigants and members of the public with one-window access to essential police services, making service delivery more efficient, accessible and convenient.

To further improve day-to-day coordination and facilitate the prompt resolution of issues, it was also agreed that the Lahore Bar Association would nominate dedicated focal persons at the divisional level.

Bilal Siddique Kamyana said the police and the legal fraternity shared a collective responsibility to uphold the supremacy of the law and protect public confidence in the justice system.

He added that the effective administration of justice, constitutional supremacy and the maintenance of public order required close and sustained cooperation among the bench, the bar and law enforcement agencies.