ISLAMABAD: The administration of the federal capital has decided to completely secure all non-traditional routes connecting Islamabad with adjoining areas from tomorrow (Tuesday) in view of PTI’s long march which will reach the suburbs on Thursday.
For this purpose, trained snipers will be deployed in the Margalla hills and adjoining hilly areas that form the border of the federal capital. This will make criminal movement through the routes impossible. New and tougher measures have been taken in the wake of the Ali Amin Gandapur audio leak, which has seen law enforcement agencies deploy a huge cache of weapons just outside Islamabad.
Informed sources told that for the first time trained and highly skilled snipers are being deployed at these locations as some PTI leaders are planning to use war tactics. The Gandapur audio tape has created a wave of fear and panic in Islamabad. “The administration is committed to keeping the city free from any fear and danger during all these days. All possible steps will be taken to ensure law and order in the city,” the sources added.
He said that the capital’s diplomatic community is appalled by the situation and has shared its concerns with the relevant authorities. The extension of Red Zone till Abpara has also been appreciated by the people of Islamabad. The diplomatic community has also applauded the move as it would keep potential trouble spots away from their facilities. Meanwhile, DIG Operations Islamabad Sohail Zafar Chatta has directed the police and FC officials to be on high alert and ready to deal with any situation. He met the police and FC officers who were on duty on Sunday and said that the law enforcement agencies will take all possible measures to protect lives and property of citizens as well as private and commercial properties and anti-state elements. ready to thwart the adventures of .
He said that all officers are doing their best to maintain law and order in the capital. He expressed his determination that Islamabad Capital Police will not allow anyone to disturb the peaceful atmosphere of the city and will take all necessary measures to protect the lives and property of citizens and private and commercial properties. All the officers have been instructed to keep vigil in their respective areas and to brief the officials from time to time to deal with any situation and check the duty of the jawans themselves. All personnel posted on duty will be sent with right gear as directed by the High Command. Officers of law enforcement agencies visited different areas of the city to ensure implementation of special instructions.
