ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) police have finalized a comprehensive security plan on the eve of Eidul Fitr and also augmented the security at public and worship places and other important buildings to thwart any untoward incident.
Police source Friday said Inspector General of Police (IGP) Muhammad Khalid Khattak has directed the police to remain on high alert and fully prepared to avert any untoward situation during Eid days.
According to the security plan, more than 2,500 policemen would patrol various sectors to check possible house burglaries during Eid holidays.
The source said Senior Superintendent of Police Islamabad Sajid Kiani has also directed for effective security measures in the city on this occasion.
Hundreds of Masajids, Imambargahs and several other religious gathering will be covered by armed guards and policemen during Eid ul Fitr prayers.
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 pert of security measure.
Sub Divisional Police Officers and Station House Officers would be 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.
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.
The mobile officers and police guard posted at mosques, imambargahs, public/picnic places will take notice of the beggars hovering around the premises and will take legal action against them.
Special focus is to ensure safety to properties and stop frequent incidents of theft and car lifting during Eid holidays.
As a part of security measures, police pickets would be erected at all important entry and exit points for checking of vehicles.
The mobile patrols and squads of Islamabad Traffic Police would also remain present in markets, shopping plazas and also at prominent points during Eid congregations.
Bomb disposal squad will remain available at short notice and all public places, parks, play grounds will be kept under strict vigilance and security cover.
Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) on special directions of SSP (Traffic) Malik Matloob has made a special deployment plan and markets as well as shopping areas will be manned by traffic officials to regulate the traffic and ensure planned parking.
Traffic deployment in shopping areas, markets will be augmented while the patrol cars and pairs will patrol in their respective areas to facilitate the general public.
