By Uzma Zafar
ISLAMABAD: Capital Cops have decided to enhance security measures in the city with the focus on effective patrolling and conduct audit of security measures already in place. In a meeting here on Tuesday presided over by DIG Operations Waqar-ud-Din Syed, it has been directed to all police officials to fully contribute in improving the overall security of the city. The meeting conducted as per directions of IGP Islamabad Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar was attended among others by SSP CTD Dr. Syed Mustafa Tanveer, SP (Industrial Area) Zubair Ahmed Sheikh, Additional SP Farhat Abbas Kazmi, SP CTD Farooq Amjad, SP City Muhammad Omer Khan, SP (Rural) Malik Naeem Iqbal and SP (Saddar) Sarfaraz Ahmed Virk.
DIG Operations Waqar-ud-Din Syed directed police officials to brief their subordinates deputed at police pickets about vigilance steps and checking techniques on these points. He directed patrolling teams to remain high alert against suspects and criminal elements. The DIG (Operations) aid that policemen will erect surprise pickets in the various areas of the city with a purpose to maintain high vigilance. Waqar-ud-Din Syed directed all SPs to conduct checking of all hotels, guest houses, inns in their respective areas and verify the record of visitors after getting particulars of them. He also asked all officials to have complete information about slum areas in the city and properly maintain the record of tenants residing there. He said progress of police officials would be reviewed continuously and capable cops ensuring effective crackdown against criminals would be encouraged.
He asked to beef up security measures at weekly bazaars, hospitals, markets, seminaries, big motels, schools, colleges, bus stands. The DIG Operations said that installation of CCTV cameras, appointment of security guards and checking through metal detectors should be ensured there. He asked for effective action against drug pushers, proclaimed offenders and absconders. He stressed to adopt decent police measures in the city and serve public with honesty and dedication.
