E-Tags Made Compulsory Across Punjab

News Desk

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the mandatory installation of e-tags on all vehicles, including motorcycles, across the province. She also directed authorities to submit a comprehensive micro-security plan within seven days.

Chairing a high-level law and order meeting on Monday, the chief minister took multiple decisions to enhance surveillance, border monitoring, and counterterrorism preparedness.

The meeting approved the establishment of a Punjab Cyber Crime Investigation Unit along with the appointment of its head. A dedicated cell will address cybercrime cases affecting women and girls, while district-level online crime centres will also be set up.

The chief minister ordered a ban on movement through non-traditional provincial entry points and strict enforcement of drone restrictions. She approved the installation of searchlights along entry routes, rooftop security monitoring at checkpoints, and immediate procurement of advanced drone defence systems.

Emphasizing proactive policing, Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed combing operations against criminals and terrorists to continue without interruption.

The Rangers Mobile Police (RMP) unit, responsible for crowd management, will be provided with modern equipment and advanced training. SOPs for Youm-e-Hazrat Ali (RA) will be finalized in consultation with religious scholars, whose role in maintaining peace was appreciated by the chief minister.

She commended Khawaja Salman Rafique and the Lahore Police for their timely handling of security situations across Punjab. Observing that vigilance is crucial to eliminate terrorism, she described the entry of a suicide attacker through a checkpoint as alarming and stressed that complacency was not an option.

“The methods of warfare have changed; we must prepare ourselves accordingly,” she said, highlighting the need for collective effort and alertness to maintain peace and stability in the province.