Over 3000 policemen will be deputed as more checking points were set up and patrolling was increased in the provincial capital as part of security measures for Eid-ul-Fitr. A police official said a special security plan has been chalked out for the entire province during the Eid holidays. Capital City Police Officer Ashfaq Anwar directed all the sub-divisional officers and station house officers to discourage festive firing on Chand Raat – the night before Eidul Fitr and take strict action against those violating the ban on celebratory gunshots.
The police in Peshawar have been alerted for the last couple of days of Ramazan and during Eidul Fitr amid threats of attacks. The force has been directed to remain vigilant at trade centers and public places and keep an eye on every suspicious person and movement. Apart from regular police, the City Patrol and Ababeel Squad have also been deputed for security. Apart from trade centers, mosques, parks and other public places, security has been beefed up at the entry points to the city.Patrolling has also been increased in several areas after the rise in incidents of street crimes ahead of Eid.
On the other hand Eid-ul-Fitr shopping activities are gaining pace in the walled city of Peshawar as bulk of the shopping centers and fashionable markets have been flooded with many foreign goods and items, which were not available here in the past to attract buyers. Most of the markets and shopping malls have been illuminated with colourful lights, buntings and were decorated artistically to attract customers during night. To facilitate the general public, on the special instructions of the Chief Minister, it has been decided to keep the BRT service active till 12 midnight looking after the visits of the general public to various bazaars, said Sadaf Kamil, spokesperson of Trans Peshawar, when contacted.
BRT service timings are extended till Chand Raat, Spokesman Trans Peshawar informed. Service will be provided on stopping route SR-02 during extra working hours till midnight, spokesperson Trans Peshawar said. travel facility is being provided from Chamkani to Karkhano Market on SR-02 route, Miss Sadaf Kamil said. The bus of this route stops at every stop from Chamkani to Karkhano, Trans Peshawar spokesperson said.
