Foolproof security devised for markets

Rawalpindi: The Rawalpindi district police had devised a security plan to maintain law and order during the holy month of Ramazan and special security arrangements were finalised for last Ashra, said a police spokesman.

He informed that over 6,000 policemen were deployed for the security of more than 3,000 mosques and Imambargahs across the district.

As per the plan, Elite Force commandos were deployed at the entrances and exits of mosques during ‘Fajr’ and ‘Teraweeh’ prayers. With the consent of the mosque committees, more than 12,000 volunteers were also assisting the law enforcement agencies in security arrangements.

Personnel were also deployed for the security of Ramazan bazaars and ‘iftar’ dinners. The spokesman said that the Rawalpindi police had divided the mosques and Imambargahs into three parts.

Temporary pickets were set up at the entrances of Category ‘A’ mosques, while snipers were also deployed on the roofs of the mosques. All worshipers entering the mosques were allowed to enter after a comprehensive body search.

More than 1,200 personnel including SHOs of all police stations were directed to remain in the field to ensure the deployment of more than 6,000 police personnel. There were complete ban on temporary stalls around all sensitive mosques and gatherings of beggars.