ITP issues traffic advisory for Tri-Nation Cricket Series

News Desk

Islamabad: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory for the ongoing One-Day and Tri-Nation Cricket Series being played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, deploying over 300 officers across the federal capital to ensure smooth traffic flow and public convenience.

An ITP official told APP on Sunday that special arrangements have been made to facilitate the movement of cricket teams from Islamabad to the stadium and to minimize inconvenience to citizens.

He said that alternative routes have been designated for citizens in case of temporary road closures.

In case of Faisal Avenue closure, motorists may use Srinagar Highway, Club Road via Faizabad, or Park Road via Lehtrar Road.

If 9th Avenue is closed, citizens should take Sabzi Mandi Mor–Police Lines Chowk via Srinagar Highway, or from the Rawalpindi side, use Golra Mor–Peshawar Mor–Srinagar Highway.

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Those traveling from Margalla Road towards Khanna can take Blue Area–Club Road–Lehtrar Road, he added.

The spokesperson said that ITP officers are deployed on service roads to guide citizens and maintain traffic discipline. However, traffic on Expressway and Srinagar Highway may experience slow movement during team transfers, particularly during peak hours.

He advised citizens to plan their travel with extra time and remain patient during movement hours, emphasizing that the ITP is making all-out efforts to ensure the public faces minimal inconvenience.

Traffic updates and advisories are being shared through Islamabad Police’s official social media platforms and FM Radio 92.4.

For assistance or emergencies, citizens can contact Pucar-15 or the Traffic Helpline 1915, the spokesperson added.

ICT Police rescue lost hiker from Trail-5

Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police successfully rescued a citizen who had lost his way while hiking on Trail-5 in the federal capital, following a swift and coordinated search operation.

An ICT Police official told APP on Sunday that a call was received on Pucar-15 reporting that a person hiking on Trail-5, within the jurisdiction of the Secretariat Police Station, had not returned and could not be reached through phone.

Upon receiving the report, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Islamabad Muhammad Jawad Tariq directed the SP City to launch an immediate search operation to locate the missing individual.

Under the SP’s supervision, joint teams comprising the SDPO Secretariat, SHO Secretariat Police Station, and the Margalla Patrol Unit began a coordinated search operation in the hilly area.

Within a short time, the police teams successfully traced and rescued the lost citizen, who had come to Islamabad for sightseeing and lost his way while hiking.

The rescued citizen expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Islamabad Police for their timely and professional response, acknowledging their dedication and swift action.

DIG Islamabad Muhammad Jawad Tariq appreciated the police teams for their effective coordination and commitment, stating that ensuring the safety and protection of citizens remains the foremost duty of Islamabad Police.