Over 3,000 Security Personnel Deployed for Chehlum Procession

News Desk 

Islamabad: Inspector General (IG) Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi reviewed the security arrangements for the Chehlum procession on Sunday.

Accompanied by senior officers, IG Rizvi inspected the entire route of the procession to ensure that comprehensive security measures are in place.

According to the Islamabad police spokesperson, IG Rizvi emphasized that all personnel must remain on high alert until the end of the procession. Police officers, particularly those stationed on rooftops, are required to stay vigilant.

The procession will follow designated routes and timings strictly, with no unauthorized entries allowed. Over 3,000 security personnel will be deployed to oversee the event, with barbed wire and barricades set up along traditional procession routes.

Additionally, a quick response force will be on standby to address any potential emergencies, and commando vehicles will be used for effective patrolling to ensure the smooth operation of the procession.