MURREE
\nThe Murree Police have placed the district on high alert under a special winter preparedness plan, Mission Safe Winter\u2019, amid a week-long heavy snowfall spell forecast later this month. District Police Officer Murree Dr Muhammad Raza Tanvir said all operational and contingency arrangements had been finalised in view of the Pakistan Meteorological Department\u2019s forecast of heavy snowfall from January 17 to 21.
\nSpeaking to reporters on Monday, the District Police Officer said the police had strengthened both digital surveillance and field deployment to ensure tourist safety during the extreme cold spell.
\nHe said District Police, Traffic Police and Safe City teams had been fully mobilised across Murree and adjoining areas, with strict monitoring at all entry points and a comprehensive traffic diversion plan put in place to prevent congestion.
\nSafe City CCTV cameras and Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems were being used to monitor traffic flow and sensitive road sections round the clock, he said, adding that patrolling had been intensified on steep roads and landslide-prone areas.
\nRecovery cranes and salt-sprinkling machinery were also being kept on standby in coordination with Rescue 1122, he said, while additional police personnel had been deployed to manage the expected influx of tourists and maintain public order during peak hours.
\nThe DPO advised tourists and local residents to avoid unnecessary travel during heavy snowfall, ensure adequate fuel, use snow chains, and carry warm clothing, food, water and essential medicines. He also urged motorists to keep a window slightly open when vehicles are stationary to prevent carbon monoxide buildup.
\nDr Raza Tanvir also said the Murree Police had launched a public complaint mechanism, DPO Direct, to allow citizens and tourists to report traffic issues, security concerns or misconduct by police personnel.
\nHe said complaints could be sent via WhatsApp messages to 0311-1177553, adding that a zero-tolerance policy would be enforced against professional misconduct. For emergencies, he said, the public should contact the police helpline 15.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
MURREE The Murree Police have placed the district on high alert under a special winter preparedness plan, Mission Safe Winter\u2019, amid a week-long heavy snowfall spell forecast later this month. District Police Officer Murree Dr Muhammad Raza Tanvir said all operational and contingency arrangements had been finalised in view of the Pakistan Meteorological Department\u2019s forecast […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-525243","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n