Govt to establish special protection force for security of foreign nationals: minister

Govt to establish special protection force for security of foreign nationals: minister

Islamabad (Web Desk): Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday said that the government has decided to establish a special protection force for the security of foreign nationals in the federal capital territory.

He said this while chairing a meeting on law and order situation in Islamabad today.

Inspector General (IG) Islamabad Police Ali Nasir Rizvi gave a detailed briefing to the meeting about the law and order situation.

On the occasion, the interior minister directed to ensure foolproof security of foreign nationals.

The interior minister said special attention should be given to the security of all important offices and places including the red zone in Islamabad.

Mohsin Naqvi said Islamabad Safe City project will have to be equipped with modern requirements like Lahore Safe City.

He said they are improving the condition of police stations in Islamabad and results in this regard will be visible in a few months.

The interior minister directed a strict crackdown against the gangs involved in the sale and purchase of drugs. He said these gangs should be brought under the ambit of law through modern technology.

Naqvi said that sale of intoxicants including ice outside educational institutions will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

“Drug peddlers are the enemies of our future and the strictest action will be taken against them,” he said.

Naqvi also ordered an effective action against beggar mafia and professional beggars in the city roaming freely in the city.

The minister asked the police to ensure 100% registration of First Information Report (FIR) on the complaints of citizens while using delaying tactics or denying registration of FIR will initiate an action against concerned police station and SHO, he warned.

The minister also directed IG police to immediately deal with promotion cases of capital Police saying that the promotion is the employee’s right that he should get on time because promotion will improve morale of police force.

The minster ensured the police officials that the steps will be taken to bring the salaries of Islamabad Police at par with the Punjab Police while ordered to fill the vacant posts in Islamabad police through fair rand competitive recruitment process.