Islamabad Police to deploy 2500 personnel for Ramzan

Police in Pakistan capital Islamabad will deploy about 2,500 personnel at 720 mosques and 39 imambargahs during the holy fasting month of Ramzan.

Five superintendents of police and additional station house officers will monitor this security detail, reports the Dawn.

Security details will be positioned at places of worship and in markets.

Police stations have been directed to coordinate with trade union office-bearers to ensure effective security.

A special drive against professional beggars is also being launched to prevent them from congregating at the places of worship.

Hotels, motels, inns and guest houses will also be under surveillance to prevent any untoward incidents.

It has been decided that only one gate at mosques and imambargahs would be kept open during Ramzan.

Mosque committees have been appointed to conduct checks with the help of metal detectors.

Property dealers have been asked to furnish a record of tenants with the SHOs of their respective areas.

Checking at the exit and entry points of the city would also be intensified.