In the wake of escalation of tension between Pakistan and India, the law enforcement agencies have put security at high alert in the federal capital and closed entry and exit points to Red Zone on Wednesday evening. The city police have strengthened security across the city and especially in the Red Zone which includes Diplomatic Enclave, Prime Minister Secretariat, the Parliament House, Supreme Court of Pakistan and other government offices.

Police closed majority of entry and exit points of Red Zone in the evening on Wednesday which resulted in the traffic jams in the adjacent areas. Police were conducting strict search of vehicles entering Red Zone, while police pickets were set up in the various parts of the city.

Gun-toting personnel of police stood alert on rooftops of buildings in the vicinity of Constitution Avenue. Patrolling of police and Rangers has been increased in order to avert any untoward incident.

Commandoes of Islamabad police and lady police personnel, Anti Terrorists Squad (ATS), Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) and Quick Response Force were also deputed at different locations in the city.

Top police officials issued directives to ensure strict checking at entry and exit points of the capital city and keep close eye on the suspected people.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2019