By Uzma Zafar
ISLAMABAD: Capital Cops have launched a special crackdown on rickshaw drivers for illegally entering into federal capital Premises, especially in rural areas.
Following the direction of Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Islamabad, Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan , to ensure smooth flow of traffic, to keep the citizens safe from accidents and keeping in view the road safety rules, Islamabad Capital Police have launched crackdown against illegal rickshaw pullers entering into federal capital Premises especially in rural areas. In this regard Several teams have been formed for a special crackdown on rickshaw drivers especially in rural and other areas of the City. During the ongoing crackdown challan tickets have been issued to more than 260 rickshaws, 90 rickshaws have been impounded at various police stations.
On this occasion, CTO Islamabad issued special instructions to Zonal DSPs to take action against illegal rickshaw pullers on a daily basis. The Special Squad is operating and taking action against illegal rickshaw pullers by setting up special roadblocks on Expressway, IJP Road, Murree Road, Seventh Avenue, Ninth Avenue and all other major highways of Islamabad. The night shift incharge is also taking legal action against them under his supervision and the education Wing is providing awareness to the public about road safety on a daily basis. Special broadcasts were also arranged on ICTP Radio FM 92.4 through which they are informing about the crackdown against illegal rickshaws.
