ISLAMABAD: In view of increasing incidents of terrorism, Islamabad Police issued a special security plan for the federal capital on Tuesday morning.
The country has seen an increase in terrorist activity, especially since the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended its ceasefire with the government in November. The latest in such incidents was a suicide bomb attack in Islamabad’s Sector I-10, which killed a policeman and injured six others last Friday.
Taking to its official account, Islamabad Police announced that 25 temporary check posts have been set up across the city under a special security plan. Red zone entry points and metro bus service passengers will be monitored through Safe City cameras, police said.
Special security plan Issued in view of current security situation in Islamabad. Temporary security check posts have been established at 25 different locations in Islamabad. Red zone entrances will be recorded by Safe City cameras.Metro service passengers video will be recorded⬇️
— Islamabad Police (@ICT_Police) December 27, 2022
The law enforcement agency requested citizens and foreigners to carry their identity documents and use excise office-issued number plates on their vehicles. It warned that legal action would be taken if the instructions were not followed or any vehicle found with “illegal or unregistered” number plates.
citizens are advised to register tenants and employees at the nearest police station or khidmat markaz. citizens employing unregistered local or foreign workers will also be investigated. report any unusual activity on call 15.#ictp #islamabadpolice #islamabad #sci #igp
— Islamabad Police (@ICT_Police) December 27, 2022
Further, citizens are also advised to register their tenants and employees at the nearest police station or service center and report any unusual activity immediately to police helpline 15.
“Citizens employing unregistered local or foreign workers will also be investigated,” Islamabad Police wrote.
It may be noted that the US Embassy in Islamabad has advised its mission personnel to avoid “unnecessary and unofficial” travel to the federal capital during the holidays following the suicide bombing in the city.
After that, Saudi Arabia and Australia warned their citizens in the federal capital and requested them to limit their movement.
The Saudi embassy issued a security alert for its citizens in Pakistan, advising them to be cautious and limit their movements, while the Australian high commissioner also asked authorities in Islamabad to step up vigilance and prevent people from entering the city. Limiting travel is advised.
After the outlawed TTP ended its ceasefire with Islamabad last month, incidents of terrorism have increased across the country, especially in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Last Friday morning, a suicide bomber riding in a taxi with a woman blew himself up when four motorcycle-borne policemen of the Eagle Squad stopped him in Sector I-10/4 — which leads to the federal capital. I was in chaos.
The police told the media that as a result of the explosion, one policeman was martyred while seven others including one policeman and civilians were injured. Later, a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) was formed to investigate the suicide blast.
Five soldiers, including a captain, were martyred and 15 others injured in seven blasts at intervals across Balochistan on Sunday – three in Quetta, two in Turbat, and one each in Hub and Kohlu districts.
On 18 December, militants seized a Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) compound in Bannu area of KPK, which was cleared by the Pakistan Army three days later. However, four soldiers lost their lives and 10 were injured.
