The Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Friday said the prevailing circumstances necessitate unusual steps and the line department should take foolproof steps to soothe the situation. While chairing a high-level meeting, here on Friday to review the law and order situation, the CM said that supremacy of law should be ensured at every cost.
The meeting took a detailed review of law and order in Lahore and other parts of the province in the wake of recent circumstances and reaffirmed its commitment to take all possible measures to protect the life and property of the citizens. The CM was also given briefing about law and order situation and security arrangements.
Sources claimed that the provincial Law Minister Raja Basharat who held talks with leaders of TLP apprised the chief minister about negotiations so far held. Various options were discussed to normalize the situation, the sources added.
Addressing the meeting, Sardar Usman Buzdar said that ensuring a peaceful environment for the citizens is a fundamental responsibility of the State.
"Maintaining overall law and order in the society and protection of life and property of the people is our prime responsibility and every possible step was taken in this regard," he added. He directed that security of important places should be made stricter and necessary steps should be taken in line with the devised security plan.
"There is a strong need to promote national unity and cohesion in the society and we all should continue playing our active role in this regard. We are moving forward for betterment of the country and leaders of religious parties and scholars should also play their effective role in this regard," he said. Law Minister Raja Basharat, federal interior secretary, chief secretary, IG police, DG Rangers, ACS (Home) and others attended the meeting.
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