Margalla Patrol Unit to protect citizens on trails

Islamabad:Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday inaugurated the Margalla Patrol Unit to ensure the safety of citizens on Margalla Trails in Islamabad.

A ceremony was held on Margalla Trails, which was attended by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, senior police officers of Islamabad Police, members of civil society, bikers, friends of Police program students, and other officials, the police spokesman said. This unit consists of three sections: foot patrol, motorcycle patrol, and mounted patrol.

10 police officers in the Foot Patrol will patrol the trails on foot with complete safety gear. The motorcycle unit has 06 motorcycles and 16 officers, while the mounted unit will patrol the trails with four horses.

Addressing the ceremony, the interior minister said that the Margalla Patrol Unit has been formed for the protection of citizens on trails. The purpose of forming this trail unit is to provide a safe environment for the citizens coming to the trails.

If a citizen loses his way or there is an emergency, the police officers in the unit will reach out for immediate assistance. He further said that Islamabad Police are being provided with all the resources for the immediate assistance of citizens and the timely resolution of their issues so that the citizens can have the maximum facilities. Additionally, the Islamabad Police is playing a crucial role in curbing crimes, ensuring the swift registration of FIRs, and eliminating crimes from the city.