By Uzma Zafar
ISLAMABAD: On the special directions of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, the Islamabad Police made robust security arrangements for churches across the federal capital on Sunday.
Officers and personnel remained on high alert outside the churches, ensuring the safety of the Christian community during their worship.
SSP Operations Islamabad Muhammad Shoaib Khan stated that special instructions were issued to all concerned police stations to reassess the security of worship places in their respective areas and ensure foolproof arrangements.
Checking at entry and exit points was intensified, while surveillance was conducted through walk-through gates and CCTV cameras. Senior officers also visited different churches to review the security arrangements and issued necessary instructions to the personnel on duty. Female police officers were also part of the security teams to ensure a peaceful environment for families.
SSP Operations emphasized that the protection of life and property of all minorities is our top priority. We are fully prepared to deal with any untoward incident,” he added.
Islamabad Police also appeals to citizens to immediately report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or via the emergency helpline Pucar-15 in order to ensure prompt response.
