IGP hails Muharram security arrangements

Says all processions were completely cordoned off through heavy deployment

ISLAMABAD:

Effective security arrangements were made in the capital during Ashura processions and strict patrolling and policing helped to ensure peaceful conduct of religious gatherings.

Over 10,000 personnel of Islamabad police and Rangers were assigned patrolling and security duties on the occasion of Muharram ul Haram (from Ist Muharram to 9 Muharram).

Over 500 cops of Islamabad Traffic Police, including one SP, four DSPs,17 Inspectors, performed duties on the occasion to divert traffic on alternate routes.         

All processions were completely cordoned off through heavy deployment. Following the security plan, all SPs, SDPOs, SHOs and other police officials themselves visited the routes of processions and ensured effective coordination among the security personnel performing duties.

Police officials guided the cops and boosted their morale in accomplishing duties in a responsible manner. A close liaison was maintained with peace committees and organizers of majalis and processions.

Cooperation of organisers was ensured by the police and law enforcing officials. Hundreds of religious gatherings and processions were held in the city and strict security arrangements on these occasions and special checking of participants was also observed.   

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Metal detectors were used for checking of participants of majalis, processions and high vigilance was maintained by the police officials, which helped in peaceful holding of all events in connection with Muharram.

“Whether there is challenge during coronavirus or of security, Islamabad police performed effectively,” said IGP Islamabad Qazi Jamilur Rehman. He added that all out efforts would be made to come up to the expectations of the people.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 21^st, 2021.