RAWALPINDI: More than 5,000 police personnel and 454 traffic officers will be deployed to maintain peace and manage traffic on Eid Miladun Nabi, with a comprehensive plan in place for the main processions scheduled for September 17.

City Traffic Police Rawalpindi has issued a special traffic plan, as two main processions will be held in Rawalpindi.

Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Rawalpindi Beenish Fatima said that the plan involves deploying 454 traffic police officers and wardens, including seven Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), 83 senior traffic wardens, and 364 traffic wardens and assistants. These officers will be stationed along the designated routes of the processions.

All circle and sector in-charges have been directed to personally oversee the traffic flow and ensure that it remains uninterrupted during the festivities.

A special contingency plan will be in effect for emergency vehicles, including ambulances and fire brigades, to guarantee their timely access in case of emergencies, CTO Beenish Fatima stated.

In addition to traffic management, more than 5,000 police officers will be on security duty. This includes over 450 officers specifically tasked with overseeing traffic arrangements. Security arrangements will cover 108 processions, with 2,400 officers assigned to the main procession and more than 2,600 officers designated to secure the remaining 107 processions.

CPO Syed Khalid Hamdani outlined additional security measures, including the installation of walk-through gates at procession entry points, full-body searches for participants, and deployment of snipers on rooftops for enhanced security. Streets and routes along the procession paths will be sealed, and police from all local stations will perform security and patrol duties in their respective areas. The authorities are committed to using all available resources to ensure foolproof security throughout the Eid Miladun Nabi celebrations.

Published in Dawn, September 16th, 2024