Nisar Directs Foolproof Security To Chehlum Processions Today

Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Sunday directed Islamabad Administration and Police for ensuring foolproof security arrangements on the occasion of the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). Chairing a high-level meeting, the minister directed aerial surveillance of the sensitive areas for ensuring peace on the occasion, said a press release. He directed Inspector General of Police (IGP) to ensure increased  vigilance in all parts of the federal capital and said that a Rapid  Response Force would be formed for Islamabad and Rawalpindi, which would also have the support of Rangers.  He said intelligence agencies and civil armed forces are providing support to the provinces. Wherever required, the armed forces should be kept on alert. Any act of violence would be dealt with iron hand.        The meeting also reviewed the working of various departments working under the Ministry of Interior including Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration, Police, FIA and Immigration & Passports. The Minister directed Director Generals of FIA and Passports as well as Chief Commissioner and IGP Islamabad to give a sense of security to the people and ensure better service delivery. The Minister said that it is the duty of law enforcement agencies to provide complete security to the people and directed better coordination between provinces and the Capital in this regard.