Shahbaz Sharif directs crack down against one-wheeling

Lahore : Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif presided over a high level meeting here today which reviewed security arrangements for Independence Day celebrations, traffic management and strategy for controlling one-wheeling.

The Chief Minister said that foolproof security should be ensured for Independence Day celebrations on August 14. He directed for indiscriminate crackdown on the elements involved in one-wheeling.

Shahbaz Sharif said that one- wheeling will not be tolerated. He directed that special teams be constituted for controlling one-wheeling and in case of complaint in this regard from any district, action will be taken against police officer concerned while punishment will be awarded to the elements involved.

The Chief Minister further directed that action should also be taken under the law against underage youth driving a car or motorcycle. He directed that additional police force should be deputed in markets, bazaars and public places and sensitive areas while a watchful eye be kept on entry and exit points of the cities.

He said that effective measures should also be taken for traffic management in Lahore, Murree and other big cities on Independence Day while comprehensive planning should be made for maintaining a smooth flow of traffic in Murree on August 14.  Secretary Home and Inspector General Police gave briefing on security arrangements, traffic management and steps for curbing one-wheeling on Independence Day.

Meanwhile; Muslim Town police have arrested 11 young men for  one-wheeling. Police have registered cases against them. Danial,Waqas,Shaharyar,Iqbal,Saqlain,Raza,Aftab and Adil were among the arrested who allegedly doing one-wheeling at Canal Road.