Pakistan

Pakistan Day Parade: No-fly zone for kites, pet pigeons, drone cameras

2,500 cops to perform security duties on March 23

Our Correspondent March 19, 2017

pakistani army soldiers travel on a vehicle carrying cruise missile ra 039 ad during the pakistan day military parade in islamabad on march 23 2016 pakistan national day commemorates the passing of the lahore resolution when a separate nation for the muslims of the british indian empire was demanded on march 23 1940 afp photo aamir qureshi

Pakistani army soldiers travel on a vehicle carrying cruise missile Ra'ad during the Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad on March 23, 2016. Pakistan National Day commemorates the passing of the Lahore Resolution, when a separate nation for the Muslims of The British Indian Empire was demanded on March 23, 1940. / AFP PHOTO / AAMIR QURESHI

ISLAMABAD: The federal capital has been declared a no-fly zone for drone cameras, kites and pet pigeons as part of security measures ahead of Pakistan Day parade on March 23.

The Islamabad police under the direction of top security set-up of the country will be ensuring that the ban on kites, pigeons and drones remain intact during the event being held at a time when anti-terror operations are going on across the country.

For the parade day, more than 2,500 personnel of Islamabad police will perform security duties for Pakistan Day parade on March 23.

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The Capital Territory Police (CTP) have devised an elaborate security plan for the big day. The operations head of CTP, SSP Sajid Kiani held a briefing of SP (City) Zubair Ahmed Sheikh, SP (Rural) Syed Tanveer Mustafa, all SDPOs and SHOs and explained the security detail.

The SSP directed for effective checking and high alert security at all routes leading towards the parade ground. “Enforce the ban on ban on flying kites, drone cameras, aerial firing and flying pet pigeons and take strict action against those violating it,” he told his team.

As per plan, SSP Kiani has divided the district in four sectors each to be monitored by an officer of SP rank. Similarly, an officer of DSP rank will be deputed in each sub-sector.

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Joint pickets have been erected at various points while squads of Eagle, Falcon, Charlie, Rapid Response Force and mobiles are to keep check on suspicious vehicles and people. Policemen will be deployed at roof tops while Reserve Force will remain alert to tackle any untoward situation.

SSP Kiani said CTP had ensured effective security during ECO Conference, Parliamentarian Conference and must ensure so on the eve of March 23.

The SSP directed for continuous patrolling and checking at the entry and exit points of the city. Issuing special directions to all SPs, SDPOs and SHOs in connection with overall security, he said that no sluggish attitude will be tolerated during duty.

Kiani directed all police officials to personally check and brief the staff assigned security duties.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 19^th, 2017.