By U.Zee
ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting was held under the chairmanship of DIG Islamabad Muhammad Jawad Tariq, to review security arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram. The meeting was attended by SSP Operations Qazi Ali Raza, SSP Security Operations Suleman Zafar, all zonal SPs, SDPOs, SHOs, and other concerned officers.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held regarding the law and order situation during Muharram-ul-Haram, security arrangements, traffic management, and the protection of religious gatherings and processions.
DIG Islamabad directed all officers to ensure foolproof security arrangements throughout Muharram-ul-Haram and to effectively implement a comprehensive security plan to provide maximum protection to participants of majalis and processions. He further instructed that patrolling at sensitive locations be increased and that search and combing operations be made more effective.
All officers were directed to maintain close coordination with the administrators of Imambargahs, peace committees, and local community leaders to ensure a timely response to any potential situation. DIG Islamabad also ordered a detailed review of procession routes and directed that bushes, wild vegetation, and other obstacles along these routes be cleared. He further instructed that an effective checking system be implemented at the city entry and exit points, Imambargahs, places of worship, and other sensitive locations.
DIG Islamabad emphasized enhancing surveillance, monitoring, and overall security oversight across the city. He also directed that citizens participating in majalis and processions be thoroughly screened using metal detectors and other modern security equipment.
He stated that the traffic police would remain active around the clock during Muharram-ul-Haram to ensure smooth traffic flow and that a special traffic management plan would be implemented for the convenience of citizens.
DIG Islamabad reaffirmed that the protection of citizens lives and property, the maintenance of law and order, and ensuring a peaceful environment during Muharram-ul-Haram remain the top priorities of Islamabad Police. He pledged that all available resources would be utilized to achieve these objectives.
