ICCPO holds meeting discussing elections’ security

By Uzma Zafar

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr Akbar Nasir Khan chaired a high level meeting on general election 2024 security. The meeting was attended by all divisional CPOs, SSPs, DPOs, SPs, SDPOs, SHOs, admin officers, and Muharars.
The officers were briefed on security issues before, during and after the general elections 2024. A central control room for elections will be established in Safe City Islamabad. The ICCPO will personally monitor all security matters from the control room.
ICCPO Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan said that the regulations issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan will be ensured and no violation will be allowed in any scenario. Legal action will also be taken against the display of arms, aerial firing and rioters.
He further said that adequate measures for smooth flow of traffic and parking will be implemented. Surveillance cameras will be installed at all sensitive polling stations. Journalists, foreign observers and observation teams covering the elections will be assisted in their duties in a professional manner. The safety of citizens and conducting peaceful elections in the Federal Capital will be the first priorities of the Islamabad Capital Police, he added.