Islamabad: Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police have finalised a comprehensive seven-layer security plan for the main Chehlum procession in the federal capital, deploying more than 3, 000 police officers and personnel to ensure the peaceful and secure observance of the event on Monday.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi said on Sunday that the main Chehlum procession in G-6 is a high-security event and all available resources have been mobilised to maintain peace, public safety and smooth conduct of the procession.
He said more than 3, 000 police officers and personnel will perform security duties, while all DIGs, SSPs and SPs will remain deployed to supervise security arrangements on the ground. Police personnel from all divisions, including women officers, will also be deployed at various points along the procession route.
The IGP Rizvi said the security plan comprises seven layers, including inner and outer cordons, flank deployment and rooftop security, while snipers
and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) commandos will be positioned at vantage points to strengthen security.
He said every participant will be required to pass through three security checkpoints before entering the procession to ensure comprehensive screening and public safety.
Rizvi said Islamabad Police, Rangers and other law enforcement agencies will jointly perform security duties, while the Safe City surveillance system, digital monitoring through modern cameras and mobile control rooms will remain fully operational to ensure real-time monitoring and prompt response to any emergency.
The IGP Rizvi said Islamabad Police is committed to maintaining both security and public convenience, adding that all necessary measures have been taken to ensure peace, discipline and the protection of mourners during the Chehlum procession. He urged citizens to cooperate with security personnel and follow official instructions to help ensure the event passes peacefully.