1500 cops to guard mosques, imambargahs on Juma-tul-Wida

Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi police have finalized arrangements for Juma-tul-Wida, the last Friday of Ramazan as millions of fasting people will offer Friday prayers at mosques, Imambargahs and prayer grounds on June 23. Juma-tul-Wida, is also observed as ‘Youm al-Quds’ to express support and solidarity with oppressed Muslims of Palestine.

City Police have planned foolproof security arrangements for Juma-Tul-Wida and ‘Youm al Quds’ with deployment of commandos to avert any untoward incident. Over 1500 cops, police national volunteers, private security guards and ladies police personnel will perform security duty for mosques, imambarghas and other important places.

According to Rawalpindi Police spokesman, on the special directive of City Police Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi, Israr Ahmed Khan Abbasi, police have made foolproof security arrangements for Juma-tulWida and there would be special security arrangements for all main mosques and Imambargahs.

According to security plan, police officers would be deployed particularly to cover mosques and other religious congregations while special check posts have been established for the checking of vehicles at entry and exit points of the city. Rapid Response Squads have also been formed.