ISLAMABAD: The capital police on Sunday deputed over 2,000 personnel to ensure security on New Year’s Eve to maintain peace and tranquility, a public relations officer (PRO) said.

Directives were issued by Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr Akbar Nasir Khan.

The senior superintendent of police (SSP) operations deployed police contingents at important places, including shopping malls and main markets, for the safety of the public.

As per the orders of the ICCPO, the SSP operations instructed all police officials to ensure special deployment in their respective areas, with police commandos positioned at various places and carrying out police patrol.

All zonal police officers were directed to remain present in their areas to maintain foolproof security arrangements while special traffic teams were made to ensure a smooth flow of traffic.

The SSP operations appealed to the citizens to maintain discipline as members of a civilised society, adding that all activities in the city were monitored through Safe City and drone cameras.

He emphasised that lives and property of the citizens were the prime responsibility of the police.

Published in Dawn, january 1st, 2024