ISLAMABAD
The Islamabad Capital police have finalized an effective and full proof security planning for the upcoming local bodies elections, Christmas and New Year celebrations. Special deployment will be ensured at Churches and public places, a police public relations officer said.
He said that, following the special directions of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Dr Akbar Nasir Khan, a high-level meeting presided by SSP Operations Jamil Zafar Malik regarding the foolproof security measures for the upcoming local bodies elections, Christmas and New Year eve, which was attended by all Zonal DPOs, SDPOs and SHOs.
During the meeting it was decided to install walk-through gates at the entrance of main churches of the capital city. All the police officers have also been directed to hold special meetings to implement SOPs formed by the government for local bodies elections. “Make the security for the LBs elections foolproof,” said SSP Operations.
He directed the subordinates to carry out search operations across the capital city to ensure security and to flush out suspects and hard-core criminals. Extra police force to be deployed to avoid any untoward incident, he said adding that security should also be ramped up on New Year night.
The Eagle Squads should be made more effective and operational.
Strict action should be taken against those found involved in aerial firing in the city, he said. Snap checking and search operations are need of time to strengthen the security.
SSP Operations Jamil Zafar Malik asked the police officers to tighten noose around the drug peddlers and make concrete efforts to wipe out the menace of narcotics from the city.
He further directed senior police officials for effective patrolling in their respective areas and Plain cloth police officials and well-equipped policemen will also perform duties near the churches and public places.
“All the police officers should impart duties with commitment and dedication to ensure the safety of lives and property of citizens,” said SSP Operations.
