10,000 officials to perform election duties in Capital

By Uzma Zafar

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan chaired a high-level meeting regarding the upcoming elections. The meeting was attended by all divisional Capital Police Officers, AIG Operations, SSP Operations and DPOs.
During the meeting, the security plan regarding the upcoming election was finalized. Moreover, the federal capital will be divided into eastern and western parts under the administrative supervision of DIG-level officers for ensuring effective security measures.
According to the plan, 10,000 officers and officials of the Islamabad Capital Police and other law enforcement agencies will perform security duties during the poll.
In this regard, the vacations of all police officers and officials have been suspended and a ban has been imposed for further orders.
For additional backup and disciplinary duties during the election the services of volunteer and retired police officers and officials will also be taken.
Surveillance cameras will be installed at all sensitive polling stations and a central control room will be established in Safe City Islamabad.
ICCPO said that no laxity will be tolerated on the display of arms, protest, aerial firing, or disturbance of public order before, during and after the elections.
The services of 500 female volunteers have been requested by the district administration for female polling stations, while all measures are delayed due to the non-release of funds, he added.
He further said that, to maintain peace and tranquility during the election in the federal capital is the top priority of the Islamabad Capital Police. Citizens are requested to report any unusual activity on “Pucar-15” or at “ICT-15” app.