Foolproof security arrangements for Yum-ul-Quds

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police have planned foolproof security arrangements for Yum-ul-Quds with deployment of commandos to avert any untoward incident.

According to police sources, the high-ups have been asked to make elaborate security arrangements outside mosques, Imambargahs, and at exit and entry points of the city.

Inspector General of Police Islamabad Bani Amin Khan has directed all Sub-Divisional Police Officers and Station House Officers to ensure checking of every person through metal detectors at mosques and Imambargahs in their respective jurisdictions.

Police officials of various zones have been asked to specify parking areas far from worship places and ensure strict patrolling to keep vigilant eye on suspects. They have been directed to ensure compliance of the security plan and launch special drive against the professional beggars and they should not be allowed to gather outside the worship places.

The police officials have also been directed to carry out special checking of hotels, motels, inns and guest houses for security purpose.

It has been directed for high-vigilance security at the exit and entry points without causing any inconvenience to the citizens.

Similarly, patrolling in various areas have been enhanced and the police officials are exercising strict vigilance, the sources maintained.

All the SDPOs and SHOs have been directed to personally supervise the security arrangements and ensure the deployment of police officials or private security guards. (APP)