Pakistan, July 27 -- Punjab Police remained on high alert and implemented enhanced security arrangements during Christian worship and prayer services held in churches across the province, including Lahore, on Sunday.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Abdul Kareem had directed all Regional Police Officers (RPOs), District Police Officers (DPOs) and senior police officers to strengthen security at churches and other sensitive locations. He instructed supervisory officers to personally inspect security arrangements and ensure foolproof measures at all places of worship. Under the security plan, additional police personnel and snipers were deployed at sensitive churches, while teams of the Dolphin Squad, Police Response Unit (PRU) and...