Over 2500 Officers Deployed for Eid Security 

News Desk 

Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi District Police have finalized a comprehensive security plan for Eid-ul-Fitr, with over 2500 police officers assigned to duty outside 659 mosques, 76 imambargahs, and 77 open spaces to safeguard worshippers, according to a police spokesman.

The spokesman disclosed that 32 special pickets have been established throughout the city, with more than 450 officers deployed during Chand Raat to enhance security measures.

To address the issue of one-wheeling, over 300 officers from Rawalpindi district police and traffic police will be on duty.

Additionally, a team of 500 traffic police officers will manage the city’s traffic flow to prevent congestion and ensure smooth movement.

The security plan extends to public places, parks, and important cemeteries, with 250 officers stationed at these locations and approximately 300 at crucial cemeteries.

City Police Officer (CPO) Khalid Mehmood Hamdani emphasized that officers on security duty must carry metal detectors to search participants. Walk-through gates will be installed at significant venues hosting Eid congregations.

Special directives have been issued to police officials to ensure patrolling in their respective areas, with CPO Hamdani warning of zero tolerance for negligence. Strict departmental action will be taken against any officials found lacking in their duties.

The CPO urged the public to cooperate with the police and report any suspicious activities promptly.

Ensuring the safety of life and property is a top priority for the police, with all available resources being utilized to achieve foolproof security, added CPO Hamdani.