Islamabad police authorities have directed to enhance security measures in the city with the focus on effective patrolling by erecting pickets in various areas and ensure strict checking overall.
Police said that Minister for Interior Ch. Nisar Ali Khan, has directed all police officials to fully contribute in improving the overall security of the city.
The IGP Tahir Alam Khan, according to police, directed police officials to brief their subordinates deputed at police pickets about vigilance steps and checking techniques on these points. He said policemen would be trained by Bomb Disposal Squad and directed patrolling teams to remain high alert against suspects and criminal elements.
The IGP said that policemen will erect surprise pickets in the various areas of the city with a purpose to maintain high vigilance.
Tahir Alam directed all SPs to conduct checking of all hotels, guest houses, inns in their respective areas and verify the record of visitors after getting particulars of them.
He also asked all officials to have complete information about slum areas in the city and properly maintain the record of tenants residing there.
He said progress of police officials would be reviewed continuously and capable cops ensuring effective crackdown against criminals would be encouraged.
He asked to beef up security measures at weekly bazaars, hospitals, markets,masajid, imambargahs, seminaries, big motels, schools, colleges, bus stands. The IGP said that installation of CCTV cameras, appointment of security guards and checking through metal detectors should be ensured there.
