Following the reports of killing of Hakimullah Mehsud, the chief of outlawed Tehreek Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in a US missile strike in North Waziristan Agency, the security has been heightened in the federal capital to avert any untoward incident, officials said Saturday.
Strict identity checks were ensured in red zone and its adjoining areas including President House, Prime Minister House and the Parliament House.
The tight security arrangements have been made in the federal capital like other cities of the country after contradictory reports poured in regarding the assassination of Hakimullah Mehsud in a missile strike in North Waziristan.
Police, on directives from interior ministry, further stepped up checking at all security pickets besides thorough monitoring on all exits and entry points of the city.
According to Umar Hameed, the spokesman of the interior ministry, the death of Taliban chief Mehsud could not officially be confirmed; hence, the reports are being garnered in this connection.
However, the intelligence sources feared potential terrorist attacks, as Taliban leaders confirmed death of Hakimullah, chief of TTP in Friday drone attack in North Waziristan.
