Security beefed up in twin cities

ISLAMABAD—The police of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad have chalked out a comprehensive security plan to avoid any untoward incident during Christmas.
Huge contingents of Police have been deployed at sensitive areas, public parks and Churches in Rawalpindi and Islamabad in order to maintain law and order. Special security arrangements have been made for diplomats and foreign dignitaries residing in the capital.
Foolproof security measures have been taken for diplomats and police commandos have been deployed at all the exit and entrance of the diplomatic enclave.
All Superintendents Police, Deputy Superintendents Police (DSP) and Station House Officers (SHOs) of Rawalpindi and Islamabad have been directed to keep vigilant eye during the holy occasion of Christian community.
Security will be ensured on exit and entrance points of the city, where police officials will check all vehicles and suspected persons.
The Police personnel in uniform and plain clothes have been deputed in all bazaars, shopping centers and outside recreational sites and churches of the twin cities to keep vigilance on activities of every passerby. Special police contingents will patrol in different areas both in vehicles, bikes and on foot.
While in the federal capital, Islamabad Model Traffic Police have chalked out a traffic plan for the smooth flow of traffic during Christmas and Eid-ul-Azha celebrations. According to traffic plan, personnel of traffic police would present near Churches, recreational sites, shopping areas and mosques to inform people about ways to avoid the rush.
Eid vacations of Model Traffic Police personnel have been cancelled. People would be informed about shopping centers, which remained open on holidays, so that priority could be given to shopping only during holidays.—Online