Foolproof security plan for Eidul Azha

Dist admin to ensure basic amenities at gathering points

RAWALPINDI:

Rawalpindi police in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies have devised a robust security plan to ensure safety of citizens during Eidul Azha.

As per the plan, over 3,000 police personnel will be deployed to maintain law and order. Elite Commando Squads will be stationed at sensitive locations such as Eid prayer venues, mosques, imambargahs, and areas designated for collective sacrifices.

Additionally, the traffic police will implement special traffic arrangements at popular tourist spots throughout the Eidul Azha holidays.

Rawalpindi police officials have disclosed that more than 3,000 open spaces, grounds, parks, mosques, and Imambargahs in the city will host Eid prayers. From the morning of the first day of Eid, 3,300 police personnel will be on duty after Fajar prayer. To address the shortage of police personnel, members of the masjid committees will voluntarily assist with security measures.

Large Eid prayer gatherings will take place at Liaquat Bagh, Eid Gah Sharif, and other open grounds. The district administration will provide necessary facilities, including sanitation services,

To enhance security, walk-through gates will be installed at entry points, and comprehensive searches of individuals, both men and women, will be conducted separately.

Women will have the option to offer Eid prayers at Eid Gah Sharif and Liaquat Bagh, where female police officers will be assigned for their convenience.

Published in The Express Tribune, June 28^th, 2023.