Inspector General Police Punjab Faisal Shahkar has said state guest security will be provided to England players, ICC officials, and other foreign staff during their stay in Lahore, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel.   

The IG Punjab said that more than 8,000 officers and personnel would perform security duties during the Pakistan England series’ last three T20 matches to be played at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.

He directed that foolproof security and traffic management arrangements should be made during the series while 24-hour monitoring of teams' routes, hotels, and Gaddafi Stadium inside and outside would be done by safe city cameras.

He directed the Special Branch and CTD to take special measures for the peaceful conduct of the cricket series. He gave a special task to CTO Lahore to maintain the uninterrupted flow of traffic during the matches and said that additional wardens and personnel should be appointed to maintain the flow of traffic.

Faisal Shahkar directed that best arrangements be ensured with the district administration for the parking of cricket fans and transportation to the stadium.

He issued these directions while presiding over a meeting held at the Punjab Safe City Authority regarding Pak-England cricket matches.

During the meeting, CCPO Lahore, DIG Operations Lahore, and SSP Operations briefed about security arrangements.

Reporter: Ali Sahi