By U.Zee
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has constituted special squads to take action against amateur drivers and bike riders not using helmets. Following directions of IGP Islamabad Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar, SSP Traffic Farrukh Rasheed who has also appealed the parents to refrain handing over vehicles or bikes to their under-age children. SSP Traffic has also directed all Zonal DSPs for strict action against amateur drivers and to ensure steps for safe road environment in the city.
He directed to ensure renewed efforts for awareness about traffic rules among citizens by ITP education wing. He directed ITP’s teams to visit educational institutions to create traffic sense as several students have joined ITP as traffic volunteers. SSP Traffic said that purpose of action against amateur drivers and motorcyclists with helmets is to ensure their own safety as it should not be considered a punitive measure.
CDA allows Cremation ground, community centre for Hindus
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority has granted Hindus in Islamabad permission to build a cremation ground and community centre in the city. The Islamic Ideology Council has endorsed the decision. Under the new directives, the centre, which will have the cremation ground inside it, will be built in Sector H/9 while the Saidpur Temple and other prayer places will be handed back to Hindus as well.
Hindus in the capital have welcomed the announcement and said that the permission for a cremation ground will solve one of their major problems. Construction of the centre will begin next month. According to a notification issued by the CDA, the cremation ground will have four concrete boundary walls not above or below seven and three feet respectively.
