Police Across Punjab on High Alert Ahead of Eid Al Adha
The sale and purchase of sacrificial animals is expected to peak ahead of Eid Al Adha. Authorities have responded by deploying more than 4,000 police personnel across the province’s 222 cattle markets.
The Inspector General (IG) of Punjab Police has ordered action against illegal markets and unauthorized sale points. Officials are also implementing an effective patrol plan to curb criminal activity.
In Lahore, over 600 police personnel are deployed at six designated cattle markets. Police Response Units and patrol teams have been activated around these sites to maintain security.
Security arrangements have been made for traders and buyers, with only officially approved cattle markets allowed to operate. In Sheikhupura, 150 personnel are assigned to 23 markets; in Gujranwala region, 525 officers are deployed across 44 markets. In Rawalpindi, more than 340 police personnel secure 22 markets, while in Sargodha, 170 officers provide security at 22 locations.
In Faisalabad, over 538 police personnel will provide security at 19 markets, and in Multan, around 480 officers are on duty at 20 markets. Sahiwal sees over 230 personnel deployed across 11 markets, while Bahawalpur has more than 410 officers assigned to 29 markets. In Dera Ghazi Khan, over 210 personnel provide security at 26 markets.