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Domestic security deployment

Punjab Police enhance church security

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Apr 12, 2026 · Last updated Apr 26, 2026

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This event has no direct impact on financial markets. It is a local security measure by Punjab, India — Punjab Police to ensure peace during religious services.

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Punjab, India — Punjab Police, under the direction of Inspector General Abdul Karim, implemented strict security measures for Christian prayer services across India — Punjab, India, including Pakistan — Lahore. These measures involved deploying additional police personnel and snipers at sensitive churches, with Dolphin Squad, Police Response Unit (PRU), and Elite Force teams conducting patrols. Abdul Karim also ordered continued search and sweep operations around churches and Christian localities and emphasized the importance of interfaith harmony among religious scholars, the Christian community, and peace committees.

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Abdul Karim, as Inspector General of Police India — Punjab, India, directed RPOs and DPOs to enhance security at churches and personally inspect arrangements.
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