{"id":3296,"date":"2026-04-19T07:21:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T07:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=3296"},"modified":"2026-04-19T07:21:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T07:21:58","slug":"massive-security-deployment-10000-police-personnel-stationed-in-rawalpindi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=3296","title":{"rendered":"Massive security deployment: 10,000+ police personnel stationed in Rawalpindi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>RAWALPINDI\/ISLAMABAD: <\/strong>Security has been placed on high alert in Rawalpindi with the deployment of more than 10,000 police personnel, as Islamabad is expected to host the second round of talks between the United States and Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A police spokesman said that over 10,000 officers and personnel of Rawalpindi police were performing security duties, while more than 600 special pickets were monitoring all entry and exit points of the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional personnel have also been deployed along highways.Furthermore, 400 elite commandos, including 100 sharpshooters, 4,000 personnel of the Punjab Highway Patrol (PHP), and 200 well-equipped Dolphin Force officials have been deployed to ensure foolproof security during the arrival of foreign delegations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of a multi-layered security arrangement, the elite commandos and snipers will remain on high alert during both the arrival and departure of the delegations.Sources revealed that the deployment began at midnight on April 18, as foreign delegations are expected to land at Nur Khan Base Chaklala before proceeding to Islamabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 3,600 police personnel have been assigned to the first shift from midnight to 12 noon on Sunday, followed by an additional 3,500 personnel in the second shift.Snipers positioned on rooftops will maintain visual coordination with ground personnel and remain in constant communication through wireless systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Chohan Chowk to Koral Chowk, all link roads and streets will be sealed, while the Special Branch will carry out search and sweeping operations in the area. According to a security plan issued by police, strict measures have been enforced following directives from City Police Officer Syed Khalid Mahmood Hamdani, placing the city on high alert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A meeting chaired by the CPO was held at the Police Lines Headquarters, attended by SSPs operations and investigation, the chief traffic officer, and officers from other districts. Instructions were issued to ensure comprehensive security across the garrison city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quick Response Unit teams have been put on alert patrol, and a strict checking system has been implemented citywide. Security at entry points has been further tightened, while search, sweep, combing, and intelligence-based operations have been intensified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round-the-clock monitoring is being conducted through Safe City cameras and modern surveillance systems, with officials continuously reviewing situation reports from the control room, the CPO said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A special traffic plan has also been devised to maintain traffic flow, with alternative routes arranged for the convenience of citizens.Meanwhile, advance teams from the United States and Iran, including security officials, are expected to begin arriving in Islamabad on Sunday to oversee security and logistical arrangements for the anticipated peace talks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although no official dates for the talks have been confirmed, sources indicated that these teams will coordinate closely with local authorities and security agencies to ensure the safety of VVIPs.In preparation, the capital police and administration have instructed the management of hostels, hotels, inns, and guest houses to shut down operations and lock their premises until further notice. Strict legal action has been warned in case of non-compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Authorities are also considering closing and evacuating seminaries, particularly those located near high-security zones.A Tablighi ijtema is scheduled to take place in Islamabad from April 24 to 26, and organisers may be asked to reschedule if the peace talks coincide with these dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, all entry points to the Red Zone have been sealed, except for the Margalla Road entrance, which remains open only for government vehicles.A local holiday may also be declared in the capital during the talks to facilitate security arrangements. Police have contacted vendors who supply containers used for road blockades, directing them to remain on standby and provide equipment on short notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Around 7,000 personnel from Islamabad police, 4,000 from Punjab police, and 900 from the Federal Constabulary have been allocated for security duties, with additional support from Punjab, FC, and Rangers to be requested if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad has also directed all departments involved in security operations to ensure that their staff carry identification documents and prominently display their official service cards at all times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RAWALPINDI\/ISLAMABAD: Security has been placed on high alert in Rawalpindi with the deployment of more than 10,000 police personnel, as Islamabad is expected to host the second round of talks&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3297,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[57,2021,35,254],"class_list":["post-3296","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pakistan","tag-iran","tag-islamabad-peace-talks","tag-pakistan","tag-united-states"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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