——- 6500 cops, 1000 FC, 1500 Rangers to guard polling stations
By Uzma Zafar
ISLAMABAD: The security has been beefed up to the third level in the federal capital Islamabad. All citizens entering the polling stations will be allowed to enter after a complete check. Individuals will also have to go through the search process.
More than 2,000 officials of Islamabad Capital Police will be patrolling in government and non-government vehicles, which have Pakistani flags displayed on them for identification.
Moreover, Pakistani flags are also displayed on the vehicles of the Islamabad Police and other law enforcement departments. Priority will be given to ambulances, fire brigades, and other emergency services vehicles in downstream traffic.
Due to strict checking, citizens are advised to leave their homes on time and cooperate with Islamabad Capital Police officials deployed on duty. Citizens can report any emergency or suspicious activity on “Pucar-15” or at “ICT-15” app.
Moreover, Islamabad Capital Police 6500 personnel along with 1,000 Frontier Constabulary, 1,500 Rangers and officials of Pakistan Army will perform their duties at polling stations in Islamabad.
The officials of Islamabad Capital Police deployed on security have reached the polling stations and they will also stay there at night.
Moreover, a central control room for elections was established in Safe City Islamabad. The regulations issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan will be ensured during polls and no violation will be allowed in any scenario.
Legal action will also be taken against the display of arms, aerial firing and rioters. Adequate measures for smooth flow of traffic and parking will be implemented.
Surveillance cameras will be installed at all sensitive polling stations. Journalists, foreign observers and observation teams covering the elections will be assisted in their duties in a professional manner.
The safety of citizens and conducting peaceful elections in the Federal Capital will be the first priorities of the Islamabad Capital Police.
