By Uzma Zafar
Islamabad: Islamabad Capital Police have made an elaborate plan for security on eve of “New Year Night” in the city and decided to ensure special deployment to maintain peace and tranquility, a public relations of-ficer said.
He said that, more than 2000 policemen would be deployed to ensure fool proof security and keep a vigilant eye during possible celebrations on New Year night. The plan was finalized by the orders of the Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan.
SSP Operations issued directions to deploy police contingent at important places, shopping centers, and main markets for the safety of the public on the eve of New Year Night. He said that people should behave as civilized citizens and avoid any irresponsible activity on the occasion.
Following directions of ICCPO Dr Akbar Nasir Khan, the SSP Operations directed all police officials to ensure special deployment in their respective areas including shopping centers and main markets for the safety of the public during the night. Police Commandos will be also deployed at different places apart from patrolling by police officials.
All zonal police officers have been directed to remain present in their respective areas to keep fool-proof security arrangements in their area, while special traffic teams have been made to ensure smooth flow of traffic on the occasion.
Traffic police officials will also coordinate with the operational police to maintain law and order and control traffic on the occasion, the SSP directed.
SSP Operations Islamabad has appealed to the citizens to demonstrate responsibility in their attitude and behave like a member of civilized society. He said that one-wheeling, aerial firing and fire-works would not be allowed in the city and every possible step would be taken to ensure protection of the lives and property of the citizens. He further said that all the activities in the city would be monitored through Safe City and drone cam-eras.
SSP Operations emphasized that the safety of the lives and property of the citizens is the prime re-sponsibility of the citizens and no laxity would be tolerated in this regard.
