Islamabad Police to distribute precautionary pamphlets

Islamabad

The capital police Thursday sought help and cooperation of the citizens to curb crime, especially during Eid holidays.

The police have compiled pamphlet for distribution among people living in different parts of the city which has the messages for the people to follow precautionary measures before leaving their homes on occasion of Eid.

The pamphlets will be also handed over to the prayer leaders to read them out after Friday sermons. "The step has been taken to create awareness among people about the circumstances which help criminals to commit burglaries," the police said.

The pamphlet compiled by SP City Zone Zubair Ahmed will be distributed among the people. A large number of people leave Islamabad for their hometowns to celebrate Eid and as a result the possibility of thefts and burglaries increases in the city.

The pamphlets stated that police have made security arrangements to protect the life and property of the residents which cannot be possible without their cooperation. It asks people to make proper light arrangements before leaving their houses or leave some person at home who can protect valuables in their absence.

It further stated not to leave gold, jewellery, cash or other valuable things at home and to proper lock all rooms before leaving home. Newspaper vendors should be also informed not to give newspapers in these days and hire security guard arrangements with mutual cooperation of neighbours.

It further stated to inform the police before leaving and give complete bio-data along with CNICs of house maids, servants and drivers to police station. It further appealed the citizens to inform local police station in case of any suspicious activity around them. These messages on pamphlet are being disseminated among citizens through ITP FM Radio 92.4.