Inspector General Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar Khan on Tuesday reviewed the security and traffic arrangements for the city, particularly in the wake of the ongoing sit-in of the JUI-F.
The security and traffic plans were formally reviewed by him during a meeting attended by all DIGs, SSPs, AIGs and SPs. The IGP said that smooth traffic flow is being ensured in the city but directed to further improve it.
He said that barriers have been removed after survey in various areas and efforts are underway to facilitate citizens to a maximum level.
Islamabad police chief said that it is our prime responsibility to ensure protection to the lives and property of the citizens. However, he directed to further improve security for the participants of sit-in. He said that police officers and jawans are very much read to counter any untoward situation. The IGP directed to provide facilities to the police personnel performing duties in various areas and special measures to be ensured to protect them from cold weather. He said that morale of Islamabad police and other security personnel was very much high and every challenge will be dealt in a professional manner. He directed police officials to have a meal with their subordinates performing duties during sit-in and also ensure good quality of food being provided to them. The IGP further directed them to ensure welfare measures for their subordinates and encourage them for duties in tough weather conditions. The meeting also reviewed the performance of police in addressing complaints received on PMDU Portal, facilitation centre established for citizens and of also Special Branch. The IGP appreciated the performance of police facilitation centre and directed to further improve it to get more applaud from citizens.
