A high-level meeting was held at Chief Minister’s Office with Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Dr. Hasan Askari in the chair. During the meeting, various steps relating to security of the candidates and protection of life and property of the people were reviewed. The Chief Minister ordered to further tighten the security arrangements during the election process across the province and directed that special attention should be given to the security of the candidates. Addressing the meeting, he said that implementation on the devised security plan for election meetings and public gatherings should be ensured. Protection of life and property of the people is the top priority of the state, he said. He said that every necessary step will be taken to further improve the law & order situation. Briefing was given to the meeting about overall law & order situation in the province, steps taken for the security of the candidates and arrangements made for maintenance of law & order.
