RAWALPINDI: The police have chalked out a security and traffic plan to to facilitate commuters in the garrison city and Murree on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr.

As part of the security plan, more than 2,500 police personnel and 500 traffic police will be deployed in Rawalpindi, while 700 police personnel and 250 traffic police have been assigned to facilitate road users in Murree during Eidul Fitr.

As per a police spokesman, a total of 2,500 police personnel will be on duty on Eidul Fitr, of which 659 will be deployed around mosques, 77 at open places, and 76 around Imambargahs.

More than 300 officers of Rawalpindi Police and traffic staff have been assigned the duty to prevent wheelie during Eid days, while more than 500 traffic police officials will perform duty to maintain the flow of traffic across the city.

Additionally, more than 250 police officers have been deployed at public places, parks, and around 300 important cemeteries.

Besides, the elite force, lady police, Dolphin Squad, and security guards will also be on duty on Eidul Fitr.

On Chand Raat, 32 special pickets have been put in place across the city for security, on which more than 450 officers will perform duty.

Besides, police station mobile and motorcycle squads will perform special patrol duties in the area on Chand Raat and Eidul Fitr.

City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Hamdani said that the police will ensure foolproof security by utilising all possible resources on the occasion of Eidul Fitr.

The safety of life and property of citizens is the first priority for which all resources are being utilised, the CPO said.

Likewise, more than 700 police personnel will perform security and traffic duties to ensure peace and a smooth flow of traffic in Murree during Eidul Fitr. As part of the plan, 260 traffic police officers will be deployed to maintain the flow of traffic.

Senior officers will remain in the field to ensure effective supervision, and all resources are being utilised for the protection and provision of facilities to tourists visiting Murree, Mr Hamdani said.

Special pickets have also been installed at 14 different places to ensure the safety and convenience of tourists on Eid-ul-Fitr, the CPO said, adding that six facilitation centers have been set up in Murree to guide tourists.

Rawalpindi Police has been working 24/7 to provide facilities and security to tourists during the celebrations of Eid-ul-Fitr, and the best security, traffic arrangements, and facilities will be ensured by the interlinking of all institutions, the CPO noted.

In case of any emergency, people can call 15 for police help.

Published in Dawn, April 9th, 2024