A comprehensive traffic plan has been devised for the upcoming general elections in Lahore, the capital of Punjab province. City Traffic Officer Amara Athar announced that on polling day, parking will be arranged at least 200 yards away from sensitive and busy roads leading to the polling stations. District police and other law enforcement agencies will extend their full cooperation to ensure the peaceful conduct of the event. In a statement, CTO Amara Athar highlighted that all officers, from constables to the CTO, will be present to assist and guide citizens. A total of 320 A-category and 1248 B-category polling stations will be under duty, with supervision led by SPs Sohail Fazil, Shehzad Khan, and Malik Ikram. Athar further detailed the deployment of resources, including 12 DSPs, 500 senior wardens, over 3,000 wardens, and 136 lady wardens who will collaborate with district police on polling day.

Additionally, 20 tow trucks and 4 breakdown vehicles will be deployed in shifts to ensure smooth traffic management. Today marks the conclusion of the election campaign for the general elections scheduled on February 8. The Election Commission has completed the delivery of ballot papers, and legal action will be taken in case of violations. Over 26 crore ballot papers have been delivered, with the original ID card being mandatory for voting. Voting will also be permitted with expired ID cards. The Election Commission spokesperson announced the closure of internet services at sensitive polling stations in Balochistan. Despite facing challenges such as adverse weather conditions, the commission successfully completed the ballot paper delivery process via land and air. Security, transportation, communication, and emergency plans at the provincial level are in place, ensuring a smooth electoral process.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)