Federal Capital police has devised a foolproof security plan according to which 1500 police personnel has been deployed to avoid any untoward situation on the eve of Christmas that is being celebrated today Sunday. The personnel of Frontier Constabulary (FC) and Pakistan Rangers would also assist the Federal capital police on the occasion.  

Following the directions of IGP Islamabad, the Islamabad capital Police was put on high alert to avoid any untoward situation. It revealed in issued press release that police personnel have been deployed at Churches, markets and recreational places situated near Christian worship places.

Moreover, special pickets were set up on major avenues of the Federal capital city. The SSP Operations fully affirmed to tackle any sort of situation and to provide peaceful atmosphere to every single criticizes of Federal capital on this historic colorful event.

He viewed that green belts near the Churches were bring completely searched and added that Mobile Eagle, Falcon squads and police Commandos would ensure patrolling in these areas around the clock. Duties of the security personnel at the public places including parks would be made more effective.  Security measures would be tightened at entry and exit points of the capital and special checking has been ordered for this special occasion.

 The CPO Operations stated that department has already directed all DPOs, Sub-Divisional Police Officers and Station House Officers for effective patrolling in their respective areas. No one would be allowed to park their vehicles near churches. Walk-through gates would be installed at the entrance of the churches and the incoming visitors would be checked through metal detectors. Best possible security arrangements would be ensured to avoid any untoward incident in the city, he claimed, he added. The personnel of Bomb Disposal Squad would also ensure the search process of any area.

“Snap checking should be done besides activating the Eagle Squads to catch the criminals and suspects,” he said. Subordinates directed to initiate strict action against those found involved in aerial firing and showing stunts on cars and motorcycles. “No negligence will be tolerated during security duty of capital,” he said.  A special drive should also be launched to arrest the hardcore criminals and proclaimed offenders so that peace and law and order could be maintain in the federal capital, he said.

While explaining he reiterated that plain cloth police officials and well-equipped policemen will also perform duties near the churches and public places. It has been also ordered for strict action against the beggars and also conduct effective checking of hotels and inns as well.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan-INP