IG wants strict security measures in Karachi for Eidul Fitr

9,135 policemen to perform special duties to maintain law and order situation in the city

KARACHI: Sindh Inspector General (IG) of Police Allah Dino Khawaja has ordered strict security measures for Eidul Fitr and directed the city's SHOs to remain in close coordination with their respective districts' wireless control rooms about the security situation in their jurisdictions.



According to a statement issued by the Central Police Office, around 9,135 policemen will be performing special duties on the three days of Eid to maintain the law and order situation in the city. Other than this deployment, personnel from six platoons of the Rapid Response Force and reserve force from district headquarters will also be on duty.

The statement said that there are 4,341 worship places, including mosques, jamaat khanas and imambargahs, in three zones of the city - East, West and South - and all these places will go through sweeping and clearance before any congregations meet.



Chairing a meeting at the Central Police Office, the IG directed the officials that patrolling, snap-checking and other security measures should be taken and no duty point should be left unattended. He also directed the traffic police to ensure smooth running of traffic on roads during Eid.