ISLAMABAD - Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Qazi Jamil Ur Rehman said that Islamabad police are utilizing all available resources including the latest technology for the security of Muharam processions. 
He further said that SSP Operations Dr Syed Mustafa Tanweer has been directed to put security on high alert till culmination of mourning procession.
“All the SPs and SDPOs will be in field and aerial monitoring of the sensitive processions and majalis via drone cameras will also be ensured,” he said.
Islamabad police chief Qazi Jamil Ur Rehman expressed these views during his visit to G-9 procession to review the security arrangements here on Tuesday.
He was flanked by DIG Operations Afzaal Ahmed Kausar and SSP Operations Dr Syed Mustafa Tanweer on the occasion. The top cop said the procession is passing through its traditional route amid very tight security.
He said Islamabad police is providing the processions foolproof security. “SSP Traffic Syed Karar Haider along with his force has blocked all the roads leading to route of main procession,” he said adding that diversions have also been placed to divert traffic on alternative routes.
IG said Bomb Disposal Squad is also checking the route with help of latest equipment and gadgets to thwart any attempt of terrorism.
Moreover, he said, Islamabad police are also monitoring the route of procession through safe city cameras.
He further said that prohibition of mobile phone use during duty hours is only for police officials so that police officials can perform their duties with better concentration for the security of citizens.