Over 1,400 traffic wardens, patrolling officers deployed for Eid Milad celebrations

LAHORE, Aug 26 (APP): City Traffic Police Lahore (CTPL) on Wednesday finalized comprehensive arrangements to ensure smooth traffic flow during Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) processions and gatherings across the city, with more than 1,400 traffic wardens and patrolling officers deployed under the supervision of senior police officers.

According to Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore Syed Abdul Rahim Shirazi,16 DSPs and 45 sector in-charges have also been deployed to supervise traffic arrangements and facilitate citizens. He said two major gatherings, 172 Eid Milad-un-Nabi rallies and 125 Milad gatherings were being held at different locations in the city.

The CTO clarified that no road would be completely closed for traffic during the celebrations. Instead, traffic would be diverted from designated points as processions passed through different routes, he added.

Syed Abdul Rahim Shirazi said special arrangements had been made across the city to ensure smooth traffic movement around the processions and Milad gatherings.

Traffic officers and wardens had been directed to facilitate citizens and minimize inconvenience. He said citizens were being regularly informed about traffic conditions, diversions and alternative routes through Rasta FM, the Rasta mobile application and electronic and social media platforms.

The CTO said the CTPL had made comprehensive arrangements for the processions and gatherings and urged citizens to cooperate with traffic personnel deployed on the roads.

He further said citizens could contact helpline 15 for any assistance or guidance regarding traffic routes and diversions.