In a significant move to bolster security for the upcoming Christmas festivities, the Multan police organized a large-scale security mock drill at St. Mary's Church in the city. The exercise, held on Wednesday, aimed to ensure all law enforcement agencies are in a state of high readiness to handle any emergency during the celebrations scheduled for December 25, 2025.
Multi-Agency Security Drill Supervised by Senior Officers
The comprehensive security exercise was conducted on the directives of City Police Officer (CPO) Multan Sadiq Ali Dogar. The operation was directly supervised by SDPO Cantonment Balar Khan Chandio and SHO Cantonment Police Station Muhammad Saeed. The primary goal was to review and upgrade existing measures to create an impenetrable security shield for the Christian community.
A wide array of law enforcement and emergency response teams participated in this coordinated effort. The participating agencies included:
- Punjab Police
- Elite Force
- Rescue 1122
- Special Branch
- CRO Branch
- PRO Branch
- Mohafiz Squad
- Dolphin Squad
- Bomb Disposal Squad
- Civil Defence
- Fire Brigade
Assessing Response Capabilities and Coordination
The core objective of this mock drill was to critically evaluate several key aspects of emergency preparedness. Authorities focused on testing the rapid response capability of the forces, the level of inter-agency coordination, the efficiency of communication systems, and the practical application of security protocols at sensitive locations like churches.
The exercise was declared a success, with all participating institutions demonstrating strong teamwork and a timely response to the simulated scenarios. This drill is a critical part of the strategy to ensure public safety during major religious events.
High-Level Meeting with Christian Community Representatives
In a related and crucial development, CPO Multan Sadiq Ali Dogar, accompanied by SSP Operations Multan Haider Ali, held a detailed meeting with representatives from the Christian community. The purpose was to review the security arrangements specifically for Christmas Day.
The discussions covered the overall law and order situation, the security of churches across the city, and special measures required to guarantee the safety of worshippers. CPO Dogar assured the community representatives of complete and foolproof security at all churches and religious places during the Christmas celebrations.
SSP Operations Haider Ali provided a detailed briefing on the security plan, emphasizing that police personnel would remain on high alert throughout the festive period to prevent any untoward incident.
These proactive steps by the Multan police underscore a committed effort to facilitate peaceful and secure Christmas celebrations for the Christian community in the city, fostering an environment of religious harmony and safety.
