Key Takeaways
- Joint security assessment conducted along the main procession route.
- Real-time surveillance via Safe City network monitored by officials.
- Commissioner and RPO reviewed security arrangements during visit.
Security measures were rigorously evaluated as part of preparations for the Chehlum observances, with a focus on ensuring safety along the main procession route in Rawalpindi. The assessment involved detailed point-wise evaluations and physical site visits.
Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi, Captain (Retd) Nadeem Nasir, alongside City Police Officer Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera, conducted these security checks using real-time surveillance from the central control room and Safe City network.
In a separate review, Commissioner Rawalpindi, Salman Ghani, accompanied by Regional Police Officer Babar Sarfraz Alpa, visited the central Chehlum procession to assess security arrangements. The commissioner was briefed on current measures in place by CPO Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera.
The multi-tiered approach included comprehensive evaluations of security points and physical site visits along the procession route, ensuring all potential risks were identified and addressed.
Real-time surveillance through the Safe City network provided a continuous monitoring system to support these efforts. The central control room played a crucial role in overseeing the entire process.
The review aimed at reinforcing existing protocols and identifying any gaps that needed immediate attention. This proactive approach ensured that all necessary precautions were taken for the safety of participants and spectators.
Both officials emphasized the importance of maintaining high levels of security to prevent any incidents during the Chehlum observances, which are significant events in the local community.
