ISLAMABAD:
The American Embassy located inside the highly fortified Diplomatic Enclave has sought permission from the capital’s civic agency to retain six security barriers installed around its newly-built complex, according to local media sources.
“These drop arm security barriers are installed in the right of way of surrounding streets or roads [for security purposes] in Diplomatic Enclave,” says a recent correspondence between the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs over the issue.
The embassy’s administration had made the request through the ministry, sources further added.
However, explaining the location of the barriers, the CDA responded that grant of this permission does not fall under its purview and that “the issue is related to security and traffic management and thus pertains to Islamabad Police,” the letter states.
