Islamabad-Islamabad police have finalised a comprehensive security plan for Eid-ul-Fitr and decided to augment the security at public places, worship places and other important buildings to thwart any untoward incident.

The final review and approval of this plan was given by Senior Superintendent of Police (Operations) Najeeb-ur-Rehman Bugvi whilepresiding over a meeting here at Rescue 15.

The meeting held following the directions of IGP Islamabad Sultan Azam Temuri was attended among others by four Zonal SPs, SDPOs, SHOs and other police officials.

IGP Sultan Azam Temuri has directed the police to remain on high alert and fully prepared to avert any untoward situation during Eid days and comprehensive plan has been devised by SSP Islamabad Najeeb-ur-Rehman Bugvi.

SSP Islamabad has also directed for effective security measures in the city on this occasion.

Hundreds of Masajids, Imambargahs and several other religious gathering will be covered by armed guards and policemen during Eid ul Fitr prayer.

Policemen would also patrol in the various sectors and police in-charges of circles would ensure proper security at the Eid congregations in various locations.

Sub Divisional Police Officers and Station House Officers will be responsible of the security around worship places.

They may be provided additional force on their request for the effective patrolling and security at Eid congregations in various sectors.

Duty rosters would be prepared by the in charges of police stations and policemen would patrol in various sectors during day and night timings to check house burglaries and ensure protection to properties during Eid holidays.

The mobile officers and police guard posted at Mosques, Imambargahs, public/picnic places will take notice of the beggars hovering around the premises and will take legal action against them.   

Special focus is to ensure safety to properties and stop frequent incidents of theft and car lifting during Eid holidays while security of bus stands shopping malls, metro bus stations and other worship places.

As a part of security measures, police pickets would be erected at all important entry and exit points for checking of vehicles.

Bomb disposal squad will remain available at short notice and all public places, parks, play grounds will be kept under strict vigilance and security cover.      

Security advisory for the citizens would be issued to ensure protection to their valuables.

The police will ensure sessions with citizens seeking their cooperation for ensuring effective security measures.

The police said that no valuables including jewellery and cash should be left at home and all doors should be properly locked.

It has been appealed to inform local police or Rescue 15 in case of observing any suspicious activity.