2,000 cops to be deployed in capital today

Official says they would ensure law and order on 12 Rabiul Awwal today

ISLAMABAD:

Over 2,000 personnel of Islamabad Capital Police would perform duties on the occasion of Eid Milad un Nabi being observed today across the country.

ICT Police have chalked out a comprehensive security plan for the main procession of 12th Rabiul Awal according to which, strict patrolling would be ensured during processions and other religious gatherings in the city.

The security plan was formally reviewed on Saturday presided over by DIG Operations Sohail Zafar Chatha on the special directions of IGP Islamabad Dr Akbar Nasir Khan. Islamabad capital police including Rangers and Frontier Constabulary would perform patrolling and security duties on the occasion.

As per the plan, the main procession starting from Sector G-7 would be completely cordoned off through heavy deployment.
The procession is planned to begin from sector G-7 (Sitara Market) and culminate near the shrine of Hazrat Sakhi Mehmud at Aabpara market after passing through various routes.

The monitoring and surveillance of processions would be ensured through safe city drones and cameras. The video footage of the processions would also be filmed from the front and backside of the entrance point.

All SPs, SDPOs, SHOs, and other police officials would visit the routes of the procession and ensure effective coordination among the security personnel performing duties. They will be present on spot to guide the officials and boost their morale in accomplishing duties in a responsible manner.

The teams of CTD and police commandos would perform security duties on the occasion while Rangers, CID, and Special Branch would assist in the smooth performance of their duties. The police officers including SPs would also visit various police posts lying in the route of the procession, check security duties, and brief the officials to ensure effective security.

SSP (Traffic) has also been directed to issue a traffic plan and ensure the smooth flow of traffic on alternate routes during the procession.