IP for tightening security to avert any untoward incident in city.

ISLAMABAD -- The Islamabad Police (IP) have decided to tighten security in the city, erect more police pickets and ensure extra deployment and patrolling in various areas to avert any untoward incident.

According to a police source, DIG (Operations) Waqaer Uddin Syed briefed the IGP Muhammad Amair Zulfiqar in a meeting about overall law and order situation, security measures in the city and strategy to combat crime.

The Islamabad Police chief directed for effective security measures in the city besides enhancing vigilance and patrolling steps.

He asked to maintain high alert security and ensure strict checking at exit and entry points of the city.

He directed for effective steps to combat crime and make Islamabad crime free city by ensuring arrest of criminal elements.

Police source said the SPs were directed to brief their subordinates including those performing duties at police pickets about improved security and ensure provision of bullet proof jackets and masks to them.

He also stressed to adopt decent attitude during...