slamabad Safe City Project is set to be launched this September in order to make Islamabad a safe and secure city. The enhanced policing methods will make the federal capital conducive to business and investment, Inspector Genral Police (IGP) Tahir ALam Khan said. As per the plan, around 1890 security cameras with face recognition and vehicle number reading capacity will be installed in the city to help the Police nab suspected terrorists and criminals. After installation of these cameras, many police check points will be removed and check points will be kept only in red zone areas.
Tahir Alam, while addressing business community at Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that a survey of urban areas has been with the help of NADRA in the capital. It is going to be followed by a survey of rural areas whereby, all citizens residing in villages adjoining the capital will database of all citizens. This survey will help in controlling crimes and establishing peace. He said
IG said that 99 field officers have been deployed in Islamabad to monitor security situation while 113 others are keeping a close check over various markets to improve security situation. He added that police force will be increased for enhancing vigilance in markets. Tahir Alam said that Islamabad Police had to constantly stay alert to provide security ty VIPs, diplomats and other important dignitaries. He also remarked that the growing trend of protests in Islamabad have increased challenges for Islamabad Police.
IG Tahir announced a Committee comprising representatives of Police and ICCI to discuss and resolve problems of business community. He nominated Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP).Jamil Hashmi and 15 other officers as committee members: he also asked ICCI to nominate its members so that committee could start functioning at the earliest. He said that the reconciliation committees will be reshuffled and business community will be given proper representation in them He further added that members who had been serving the committee for over three years would be issued special cards so that they could not be stopped at police check points and be given preferential treatment. Tahir Alam said that except in cases involving terrorism, dacoities and thefts, ICCI and concerned market union will be taken on-board before initiating action against any trader. Lauding the performance of Islamabad Police, he drew attention to the phenomenal decrease in crime across the federal capital. Compared to the same period last year, murders, robberies, general thefts, burglaries, and automobile thefts across the capital have decreased by a third from January to May 2015.
In his welcome address, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce President Muzzamil Hussain Sabri highlighted various security related issues of business community; he said security threats have increased for business centres including Centaurus and police should ensure better security arrangements for markets. He said Citizen Police Liaison Committee should be revived and reconciliation committees should be reshuffled with proper representation of business community. This arrangement will help in resolving 70 percent problems facing the trade and industry.
ICCI Group leader Abdul Rauf Alam stressed upon the importance of increased allocation for modernising Islamabad Police and bringing it at par with international standards.
