ISLAMABAD: 500 additional police personnel were deployed by Islamabad police at shopping centres in light of the previous decision to beef up security for residents during Eid.
The decision to deploy extra police personnel was also taken to ensure foolproof security to customers coming for Eid shopping, according to police.
Search, combing and patrolling operations were also being conducted around shopping malls.
Police will also make use of patrolling horses to keep an eye out for anti-social elements.