Police to audit security measures in place around capital.

ISLAMABAD -- The police on Tuesday decided to audit security measures already in place in the capital.

In light of the attack on the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations) Waqaruddin Syed told all zonal superintendents of police (SP) that security should be on red-alert in their respective areas, which increased patrolling and vigilance.

He also ordered strict checks at points of exit and entry into the city.

The security audit will be carried out by officials from the Operations Division, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and Special Branch, police said. It will cover important locations including the Supreme Court, Islamabad High Court, Parliament, Parliament Lodges, Minister's Enclave, district and session courts, government offices, foreign missions within and outside the Red Zone and universities.

The audit will identify shortages and loopholes in security measures and recommend ways to address them. Factors that will be considered include the number of officials stationed at the location, walk-through gates, CCTV cameras, patrolling around buildings and pickets.

Officials will also identify sites where police pickets may be required, and the number of pickets in the capital will likely increase.

Mr Syed said that in light of the attack in Karachi, the police are conducting meetings with other security agencies and making plans for greater security in the capital.

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