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ISLAMABAD, (APP): Islamabad Police have finalized
security arrangements for political gathering of Pakistan Tehreek-e-
Insaf (PTI) at F-9 Park on April 24 (Sunday).
The sources said that Inspector General of Police Islamabad
Tariq Masood Yasin has given final approval to the security plan
after taking several security briefings from SPs appointed in
various Zones.
Police sources said that SPs gave presentations to the IGP
Tariq Masood Yasin in last week about security arrangements in their
respective areas following which a comprehensive security plan has
been chalked out.
The IGP also visited the F-9 Park area and was briefed about
the implementation on the plan. During this visit, he also directed
for the complete screening of the venue and combing operation in the
various parts of the city including forest areas.
The source said that more than 6,000 security personnel will be
deputed for security of participants. According to the sources,
there will be three-tier security in Islamabad – Police, Rangers and
Frontier Constabulary (FC) – to protect the city and to avoid any
untoward situation.
Special arrangements will be made for checking of all
participants in a prestigious way. Walk through gates and metal
detectors will be used for checking of participants, the sources
added.
CCTV cameras will be installed at the venue while no effort
would be made to create any type of unrest.
ITP staff would also remain present on various roads to avoid
inconvenience to the road users and parking areas will be specified
for the participants of the gathering.
No participant will be allowed to carry arms and ammunition or
any sort of weapons, batons or sticks through which people could
be harmed.
Checking of the venue will be made with the sniffers dogs and
bomb disposal squad will be there for effective checking.
QRF teams will also maintain high vigilance through patrolling
while policemen will be deputed alongwith sophisticated weapons on
various routes to avoid any untoward incident.