2,200 ICP cops to protect ninth Muharram procession

An emergency has been imposed in all hospitals of Islamabad.

Islamabad Capital Police (ICP) Inspector Basic Dr Akbar Nasir Khan reviewed safety preparations in reference to ninth Muharramul Harram and determined to reinforce vigilance and patrolling in numerous areas for foolproof safety throughout procession and Majalis. As many 2,200 policemen of Islamabad capital police will likely be deployed for sustaining peace and tranquility on ninth Muharram.

In accordance with an announcement, Mr Khan requested officers to make sure that processions move by means of fastened routes at specified occasions. Shut coordination have to be maintained amongst all wings of Islamabad police and employees. The IGP mentioned that stroll by means of gates have to be put in in any respect entry and exit factors of ma jalis and processions.

Patrolling officers should conduct visits to all of the routes of processions whereas police officers have to be current on the rooftops of all imam bargahs. The IGP mentioned that feminine law enforcement officials must be deputed for feminine gatherings. He additional directed SSP (Site visitors) to challenge an alternate visitors plan, including that it must be ensured that parking heaps are far-off from imam bargahs.

Strict vigilance must be maintained to make sure that safety measures are in place by the police and customary working procedures (SOPs) issued by the federal government are being adopted, the IGP mentioned, including that the bomb disposal squad would conduct checking of routes by means of robots and fashionable expertise whereas entry of contributors within the procession can be ensured after full checking.