Police made best possible security arrangements on during Eid-ul-Fitr holidays in Capital and the officers and Jawans performed their duties with dedication and commitment in order to ensure protection to the lives and property of the citizens. This was stated by Inspector General of Police Islamabad Tahir Alam Khan while expressing his views on the overall performance of Islamabad Police during of Eid holidays.
He said that effective patrolling was made in the city in order to avoid any untoward incident on this occasion and the police officers, with a view to boost the morale of their Jawans, remained present with them on the police pickets. The IGP said that moments of Eid are very crucial for those who are far away from their near and dear ones at this cheerful occasion.
"I can feel that it is very difficult for policemen to remain away from their children, parents, brothers, sisters and relatives at this glad occasion. However, it is our duty to protect the country and serve the people. For the integrity of the country and protection to the lives and property of the citizens, our policemen can sacrifice everything," he added. The IGP was told that teams of ATS Commandos performed duties at important places while special deployment was ensured at Faisal Masjid. As many as 3500 policemen performed security duties during the Eid holidays and police teams, led by Station House Officers, ensured continuous patrolling in various sectors and areas in co-ordination with personnel of Pakistan Rangers and FC.
Police teams were constituted for patrolling in various urban sectors and rural areas. Keeping in view the rush of visitors at public places, security measures were also taken at Shakarparian, Daman-e-Koh, Yasmin Garden, Manal, Lake View Park, Chattar Park and Centaurus.