What happened: The Inspector-General of Sindh Police, Gulam Nabi Memon, has put out a notification stating that the police need to be on high alert. Tribune quotes the development as “put the police of each precinct on the routes leading to Super Highway Cattle Market on high alert to prevent incidents of robberies snatching and other street crimes ahead of Eid.” What you need to know: The decision by IG Sindh came to light after the police realized that commuters carrying a large amount of cash to buy sacrificial animals and there were livestock sellers with millions of rupees, making them vulnerable to robbers. Also: At the same time, the Sindh police chief has also ordered strict security measures for the protection of Eidghahs, Mosques and main routes of the cattle market. The police officers were further advised to keep conducting surveillance and routine checks on the highway.
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