The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has issued directives to deploy additional police forces and enhance surveillance at key locations across the country. The instruction was circulated on Wednesday (November 11).
Key Directives
The directive emphasizes the need to maintain a normal law and order situation and prevent any untoward incidents. All Superintendents of Police (SPs) and Officers-in-Charge (OCs) of police stations have been instructed to ensure increased patrols and surveillance in their respective areas. Special emphasis has been placed on enhancing police presence around vital government installations, religious sites, and public gathering places.Strengthened Monitoring
The IGP's order also calls for deploying plainclothes police officers and increasing monitoring through CCTV cameras. Additionally, instructions have been given to strengthen social media monitoring to prevent the spread of rumors or misinformation.Role of Officials
All SPs and OCs have been directed to take immediate necessary measures to implement these instructions. The directive has been circulated to all police units from the Police Headquarters.No immediate comments from officials were available regarding the specifics of the directive. However, it is understood that various police units have already begun working on the implementation of these orders.