Over 1,500 cops on duty in Kohat during Eid
July 20, 2021
KOHAT: More than 1,500 policemen have been deployed across the district as part of Eidul Azha security plan. A press release said security arrangements have been made at cattle markets. As many as 10 quick response squads have been deployed for security on Eid.
District Police Officer (DPO) Kohat Sohail Khalid directed all sub-divisional police officers and station house officers to increase patrolling, especially in the areas around cattle markets and to strengthen checkpoints. He also directed officials to ensure security at cattle markets, trade centres, places of worship and other public places. He said the Bomb Disposal Squad and sniffer dogs would also sweep trade centres during peak hours. Police were also instructed to strengthen security at entry and exit points to the city, and to increase search and strike operations.