ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad police made best possible security arrangements on the eve of Eidul Fitr in the Capital and the officers, as well as Jawans of the police, performed their duties with dedication and commitment in order to ensure protection to the lives and property of the citizens.
These views were expressed by Islamabad SSP Sajid Kiani, while reviewing the overall performance of the Islamabad Police on eve of Eidul Fitr. A total of 2,500 policemen performed security duties and an effective patrolling plan was implemented in the city in order to avoid any untoward incident.
The Islamabad SSP said that the occasion of Eid is very crucial for those who are far away from their near and dear ones. “I can feel that it is very difficult for policemen to remain away from their children, parents, brothers, sisters and relatives at this glad occasion. However, it is our duty to protect the country and serve the people. For the integrity of the country and protection of the lives and property of the citizens, our policemen can sacrifice everything,” he maintained.
The SSP was told that the teams of the Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) commandos performed duties at important places, while special deployment was ensured at Faisal Masjid. Following the security plan, Muhafiz Squads and Charli vehicles performed patrolling duties, while the ATS police commandoes were deputed at important places and locations. All wings of the Islamabad police ensured effective coordination and special deployment was made at public places and entry as well as exit points.
A total of 70 outlaws were also held during Eid holidays and cash, looted items, weapons, ammunition, 17 wine bottles, 19-litre liquor, 4.85-kilogramme hashish and 1.352 kilogrammes heroin were also recovered from them.
The personnel of Islamabad Traffic Police were deployed at important points, including worship places, parks, recreational spots, important boulevards and roundabouts, to ensure smooth flow of traffic.
Bomb disposal squad also conducted checking in various areas, while additional deployment was also made at various parks, including Lake View Park, Chathar Park, Daman-e-Koh. Pir Sohawa, Fatima Jinnah Park and Centaurus Mall.
Islamabad SSP Sajid Kiani monitored overall security arrangements and effective patrolling measures in the city. To boost the morale of policemen, the SPs of various zones visited the various pickets and extended Eid greetings to the duty officers and jawans.
They inquired about the problems of the deployed cops and issued directions for resolving them at the earliest basis. Following the slogan of friendly policing, policemen extended Eid greetings to the citizens at the police pickets and ensured strict checking without any inconvenience to the citizens.
The Islamabad SSP also lauded the vigilance of officers and jawans of Islamabad police on this special occasion. He hoped the similar performance from them in future and continuity of effective arrangements to ensure protection to the lives and property of the citizens.
