The Islamabad Police Monday conducted flag march with an objective to maintain peace and tranquility in the city during Muharram-ul-Haram. The flag march was conducted under the supervision of SP (City) Aamir Khan Niazi and was participated by all SDPOs and SHOs of City Zone, Islamabad Traffic Police, Police Commandos, Rescue 15 police and police patrolling officials, said a press release issued here on Monday.
Flag march started from the Pakistan Sports Complex and culminated at the same point after passing through Dhokri Chowk, Bhara Kahu, Murree Road, Bari Imam, Radio Pakistan Chowk, NADRA Headquarters, Seharwardi Road, Aabpara Chowk, Melody Chowk, Imambargah G-6/2 and Ali Masjid G-7/2.
SSP (Operations) Islamabad Najeeb-ur-Rehman Bugvi has said that Islamabad police have ensured comprehensive security arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram. He said that police would accomplish responsibility in an efficient manner to ensure protection to lives and property of citizens.
SSP Islamabad further said that purpose of this flag march was to show preparations of police and other law enforcement agencies during the Muharram-ul-Haram to counter any challenge and maintain peace in the city. He also directed all the SDPOs and the SHOs to make effective security arrangements in this regard in their respective areas. He added that Islamabad Police would maintain a close liaison with peace committees and organizers of Muharram majalis and processions.-PR