More than 2,500 personnel of Islamabad police including security police will guard the city when the people will leave to their native towns on the eve of Eidul Fitr. Islamabad police have chalked out a security plan and holidays especially of the police officers have been cancelled to ensure effective security measures.
The policemen would also patrol in the various sectors and police in- charges of circles would ensure proper security at the Eid congregations in various locations. More than 300 policemen would be only deputed for the security at Faisal Mosque on Eid day while walk through gates and scanners would be installed as a part of security measure, the sources told APP on Friday.
"Sub-Divisional Police Officers and Station House Officers would be the responsible of the security around worship places. They may be provided additional force on their request for the effective patrolling and security at Eid congregations in various sectors," he maintained. Interior Ministry, the sources said, has issued special directions to Islamabad police to remain on high alert and fully prepared and vigilant to avert any untoward incident.
Duty rosters have been prepared by the in-charges of police stations and policemen would patrol in various sectors during day and night timings to check house burglaries and ensure protection to properties during Eid holidays. Special attention is being given to ensure safety to properties and stop frequent incidents of theft and car lifting during Eid holidays.
As a part of security measures, he said police pickets have already been erected at all important entry and exit points for checking of vehicles. The mobile patrols and squads of Islamabad Traffic Police would remain present at prominent points during Eid congregations and Chand Raat. Bomb disposal squad will remain available at short notice and all-public places, parks, playgrounds will be kept under strict vigilance and security cover, the sources maintained.