Security measures for ‘Tableeghi Ijtima’ in place

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Saturday, April 28, 2012

Islamabad
Foolproof security arrangements for the three-day ‘Tableeghi Ijtima’ starting here at Sector I-11/1 from today (Saturday) have been made.
The Islamabad Police deputed over 1,000 security personnel for the security of the participants. Rangers will also assist the police. Metal detectors and walk-through gates will be used at three entry points and a separate space has been allocated for parking of vehicles.
Armoured personnel carrier vehicles, bomb disposal squad teams, fire brigade vehicles, ambulances to remain present at the site while police teams to also monitor the activities of suspicious people and beggars. Police would patrol the area around the Ijtima and supervise the security arrangements. SSP Muhammad Yousuf Malik has directed all the sub-divisional police officials and SHOs to make the checking process effective. A control room has been also established.
Police to ensure that participants enter into Pandal after proper checking of their luggage. Islamabad Traffic Police will avoid traffic jams from Pirwadhai More to Railway Gate on I J Principal Road, Sir Syed Road and Police Lines Road. The organizers of Ijtima will also assist police in performing security duties.

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