RAWALPINDI, Oct 22 (APP):Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rawalpindi Babar Sarfraz Alpa on Thursday visited Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium to review security arrangements for the One-Day International match between England and Sri Lanka. The RPO was given a detailed briefing on security arrangements, deployment of police personnel, monitoring of routes inside and around the stadium, movement of spectators, parking and traffic management. Alpa directed that all spectators entering the stadium be thoroughly …
RPO reviews security arrangements for England-Sri Lanka ODI match
RAWALPINDI, Oct 22 (APP):Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rawalpindi Babar Sarfraz Alpa on Thursday visited Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium to review security arrangements for the One-Day International match between England and Sri Lanka.
The RPO was given a detailed briefing on security arrangements, deployment of police personnel, monitoring of routes inside and around the stadium, movement of spectators, parking and traffic management.
Alpa directed that all spectators entering the stadium be thoroughly checked in accordance with prescribed security standard operating procedures (SOPs), adding that unauthorized persons and prohibited items must not be allowed inside. Personnel at entry and exit points were also instructed to remain vigilant for suspicious persons and objects while ensuring the smooth movement of spectators.
The RPO ordered enhanced security on stadium rooftops, nearby high-rise buildings and other sensitive locations. He also directed continuous surveillance through CCTV cameras, including those connected to the Safe City project, and effective coordination among officers.
Chief Traffic Officer Rawalpindi was directed to ensure smooth traffic flow, organized parking for spectators and minimum inconvenience to citizens.
Babar Sarfraz said that protection of players, officials, spectators and citizens was the top priority of the Rawalpindi Region Police. He directed the officers to utilize all available resources for the peaceful and secure conduct of the match while maintaining courteous and responsible behaviour towards the public.
City Police Officer (CPO) Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera was also present.
