Enhanced Security Measures for Muharram-ul-Haram in Islamabad

Summary:
In response to potential terrorist threats during Muharram-ul-Haram, the Federal Capital Police in Islamabad have implemented rigorous security measures. A high-level meeting chaired by IGP Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi outlined a comprehensive plan under DIG (Operations) Syed Ali Raza, involving over 16,000 officers. The plan includes collaboration with Pakistan Rangers, Punjab and Frontier Constabularies, and other agencies to ensure security during the 181 processions and 965 gatherings expected from the 1st of Muharram to the 2nd of Rabi-ul-Awwal.
Key security measures include:

• Deployment of various forces and advanced technology.
• Monitoring processions via Safe City cameras and deploying armed police on rooftops.
• Blocking procession routes with barbed wire and conducting bomb disposal checks.
• Utilizing Bomb Disposal Squad, Anti-Riot Force, Anti-Terrorism Force, and drone cameras for surveillance.
• Thorough searches of participants and banning vehicles from procession areas.
• Installing metal detectors and walk-through gates, and ensuring adequate lighting.
  The authorities emphasized professionalism and dedication in carrying out security duties during the sacred month.