RAWALPINDI, Oct 13 (APP):Rawalpindi Police have put in place comprehensive security and traffic arrangements for the third T20 international between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with around 6,000 police personnel deployed for security and traffic duties.
According to a police spokesperson, the arrangements had been made on the directions of City Police Officer (CPO) Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera to ensure foolproof security and smooth traffic flow during the match.
Senior police officers were inspecting security deployments and briefing personnel on duty. Snipers have also been deployed on rooftops, while the stadium and surrounding areas were being monitored through Safe City and other CCTV cameras.
A special control room had been established to monitor security arrangements. Police mobile units, Elite Force personnel and Dolphin Squad teams were also patrolling the areas around the stadium.
The CPO said effective traffic management measures had been put in place to facilitate citizens and ensure the smooth movement of vehicles. He added that security and traffic arrangements were being closely monitored throughout the match.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
