Security Red Alert Issued in Islamabad; Section 144 Enforced with Strict Orders to Arrest Violators as Heavy Police and Rangers Contingents Deploy Across Capital
ISLAMABAD: The federal capital is on ‘security red alert’, following a surge of political activities in the area and the enactment of Section 144, during which the authorities have directed to arrest any wrongdoers immediately.
Heavy police presence has been deployed at all major intersections and roundabouts in all directions of Islamabad as per administrative directions. All Superintendents of Police (SPs), Deputy Superintendents of Police (SDPOs/DSPs) and Station House Officers (SHOs) have been directed to stay in the field to ensure security.
Here are some of the highlights of the security measures being taken in Islamabad:Some of the key points of the enhanced security measures in Islamabad are:
Crackdown on Unauthorized Gatherings: Police strictly instructed to take immediate action on any gathering, public crowd or any banner displayed outside the city limits without authorization.
Entry Point/Red Zone Closures: A huge security force has been deployed at all entrance/exit points to Islamabad. The Red Zone is a high-security area and the entry of unauthorized or irrelevant persons has been strictly banned.
Security of Sensitive Installations: Pakistan Rangers men have been deployed in sensitive government buildings and national infrastructure and the security has been significantly enhanced and Pakistan Rangers men have been posted on the field along with local police to maintain public order and to ensure foolproof security.