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Independence Day celebrations today: Special security, traffic management plan finalised in ICT
ISLAMABAD: The capital police on Wednesday put in place an extensive security and traffic management plan to ensure public safety and the smooth flow of traffic in the city during the 78th Independence Day celebrations on August 14. According to a senior police official, over 4,000 officers and personnel have been deployed across the federal capital to maintain law and order. The plan includes patrolling, manning checkpoints, and securing key public areas such as markets and parks. Special security measures have been taken to prevent any untoward incidents on the occasion. Checkpoints have been established at various entry and exit points of the city for checking of vehicles entering the city, while a heavy police presence has been ensured in and around the high-security Red Zone. Dedicated patrol teams will also be monitoring parks and recreational areas to provide a safe environment for families. Citizens are encouraged to report any suspicious activity or emergencies by contacting helplines Pucar-15, 1715, or 1815. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi issued an important message for the citizens of the federal capital on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day. In his message, the IGP said, many congratulations to all of you on Independence Day. 'Freedom is a tremendous blessing. On behalf of Islamabad Police, I extend heartfelt greetings to all citizens of Pakistan on this occasion,' he said. 'I urge all residents of Islamabad to celebrate Independence Day with full spirit. Go out with your families and enjoy this great day. Bow down before Allah and offer prayers of gratitude,' he said. Meanwhile, Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has issued a comprehensive traffic plan in connection with the national Marka-e-Haq celebrations, with the central ceremony scheduled at the Sports Complex, Islamabad. Under the plan Srinagar Highway from Serena Underpass to Zero Point will remain closed in both directions, and entry of heavy traffic into Islamabad and Rawalpindi will be prohibited from 3 pm until 5 pm on August 14. Several roads will remain closed during the events, including Murree Road via Shakarparian, Chand Tara Chowk, Garden Avenue I-8, I-8 Garden Bridge, G-7 Loop, and the Sports Complex turn on Murree Road. Zero Point, Serena Hotel, and Khayaban-e-Suharwardy will be closed for both incoming and outgoing traffic. Alternate routes include Jinnah Avenue, Embassy Road, Serena Globe Chowk, BharaKahu, and Murree. From the Expressway, motorists may reach Kashmir Chowk and onward to Murree, while entry into Islamabad will be possible from Ninth Avenue to Srinagar Highway. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
08-05-2025
- Express Tribune
Organised crime drops in Gujranwala: police
Gujranwala has seen a notable decrease in organised and property-related crimes during the first four months of 2025, with police crediting aggressive anti-gang operations and the use of digital surveillance tools for the improvement. According to statistics from the Punjab Safe Cities Authority, calls to emergency helpline Pucar-15 reporting shop robberies dropped by 47% compared to the same period in 2024. Other key categories also saw declines: shop dacoities were down by 20%, house robberies by 29%, shop burglaries by 11%, and car thefts by 14%. City Police Officer (CPO) and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Muhammad Ayyaz Saleem attributed the reduction to the dismantling of inter-district criminal networks and enhanced monitoring efforts. "In just four months, we arrested 290 members of 113 gangs and recovered stolen property worth Rs70.7 million," said DIG Saleem. The total value of recovered property during this period stood at Rs128.8 million. Efforts to reduce repeat offences have also been intensified through implementation of the Restriction of Habitual Offenders Act, 1918, under which individuals with repeated criminal records are subject to movement restrictions and periodic check-ins at a designated monitoring centre. Technology has played a pivotal role in prevention. "We've revised our patrolling strategies using crime hotspot mapping and conduct snap checking through the E-Police Post App," the DIG explained. Between January and April 2025, over 390,000 individuals and more than 318,000 vehicles were checked via the app, resulting in the arrest of 220 proclaimed offenders and recovery of 1,161 stolen vehicles. The crackdown also extended to narcotics and illegal weapons. Police registered 1,085 drug-related cases in the first four months of the year, leading to the seizure of 199kg of heroin, 811kg of charas, 13kg of opium, 600 grams of methamphetamine ("ice"), and over 4,700 litres of liquor. In 858 cases related to illegal arms, 872 suspects were arrested and police recovered 58 Kalashnikovs, 76 rifles, 45 shotguns, 688 pistols, and over 5,400 bullets. A marked increase in arrests of proclaimed offenders, particularly those classified as Category-A, was also reported. Police said 3,740 such individuals were taken into custody from January to April. On the violent crime front, Gujranwala police reported progress in murder investigations. From January 2024 onward, 580 suspects were arrested in 292 murder cases, including 31 blind murder cases. Additionally, 29 individuals were held in connection with 18 robbery-cum-murder incidents. Authorities claimed a 90% resolution rate in blind murder cases for 2024. In line with provincial directives prioritising the safety of women and children, the police also stepped up arrests in sexual violence cases. In the first four months of 2025, 27 individuals were arrested in 11 gang rape cases, 52 suspects in 51 rape cases, and 66 individuals in 46 incidents involving rape or sodomy of minors. DIG Saleem said, "We are committed to making Gujranwala safer for all its citizens through proactive policing, strategic planning, and an unwavering crackdown on organised crime."
