ISLAMABAD:The Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICTP) conducted a flag march on Monday in the federal capital to ensure foolproof security during Muharram-ul-Haraam.
‘The security level will remain on high alert on Muharram 9th and 10th,’ Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Syed Ali Raza said.
According the police spokesman contingents of the district police, traffic police, CTD and other law enforcement agencies carried out a flag march, demonstrating their resolve to maintain law and order in Muharram.
The flag march under the command of the Superintendent of Police (SP) Sadar Shahzad Akbar started from the Pakistan Sports Complex and ended at Pakistan Sports Complex after passing through various routes of the city.
The purpose of the flag march was to express the determination of the Islamabad police to establish peace and order and promote unity in Muharram.
DIG Syed Ali Raza said during Muharram, all measures are being taken for fool-proof security arrangements for all Majaalis and procession
s. Implementation of the code of conduct and SOPs issued regarding Muharram will be ensured, he added.
DIG said, “Special monitoring is also being conducted on social media, and legal action will be taken against those who spread religious and communal hatred.”
He strictly said that no one will be allowed to take the law into their own hands; legal action will be taken for violation.