IGP orders search operations in slums

ISLAMABAD:

The Islamabad police chief has directed holding search operations in slums as part of measures to tighten the security in the city. IGP Aamir Zulfiqar issued the directives in a meeting presided over by him. DIG Headquarters, DIG Operations, DG Safe City, all SSPs, AIG Special Branch, AIG Operations, Additional SP and Zonal SP attended the meeting. The IGP ordered combing and search operation in the slum areas while extra vigilance at entry and exit points of the city. He also directed to provide bullet proof jackets to policemen performing duties at pickets. The IGP directed to ensure high vigilance and strict patrolling measures in various sectors and residential areas of the city. Islamabad police chief said that police commandoes should be deputed around sensitive locations and important buildings. Special police teams should be constituted by each police station for effective patrolling in its respective jurisdiction, he added.Rescue15 have been also directed for strict patrolling and keep in touch with the heads of police stations for ensuring security.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 2^nd, 2020.