LAHORE: Lahore police highups have finalised security arrangements for by-polls to be held on July 17 by deputing over 8,000 police personnel.

The security plan was prepared for the 466 polling stations and 1,470 polling booths which will be set up in 189 buildings in four constituencies of the city.

CCPO Bilal Siddique Kamyana said several teams have been formed while issuing directions to provide peaceful atmosphere for the protection of voters, supporters and the candidates.

He said as many as 817 teams of Dolphin Squad, Police Response Unit and 13 others of Elite Forcehave been formed for patrolling around the polling stations.

Moreover, 378 special posts would also be set up to check entry of the vehicles.

He said more than 750 Anti-Riot Force personnel would also ensure law and order on this occasion.

`The polling stations in the four constituencies have been divided into sensitive and highly sensitive categories,` he said.

Accordingly, at least two upper subordinates and 10 constables each would be deputed at most sensitive polling stations whereas two subordinates and eight constables would be deployed at other sensitive polling stations.

He has directed the police officers to ensure law and order, security and logistical arrangements inview of the sensitivity of the byelections.

He also directed them to pay frequent visits to the polling station buildings, surrounding areas, returning officers` camp offices and the duty points in order to complete all necessary arrangements before July 17.

`The installation of CCTV cameras for monitoring in and around polling station buildings, barbed wires for security, metal detectors, walk-through gates, ladies search cabin and other security and logistics arrangements must be finalised well before time,` he added.

He also issued directions to the police officials to remain in constant liaison with all stakeholders including the district returning officer, monitoring and presidingofficers, district administration and the candidates during the election campaign and polling process to ensure peace and to avoid any untoward incident.

No delay would be accepted in any case in taking action against the elements who would cause possible chaos, disorder and provocation on the polling day and during election campaign.

In addition to the safe delivery of the relevant material to the polling stations and camp offices of the district returning of ficers, the deputed police personnel would be on high alert till the vote counting process is completed. He said display of weapons had been prohibited under Section 144 imposed by the home department and police would ensure implementation in letter and spirit.