Pak’s capital city Islamabad put on high alert

INTERNATIONAL DESK: Security of all government buildings and important installations of Pakistan’s capital city Islamabad was put on high alert.

According to a press release issued by the police department on Monday, additional police contingents have been deployed in the Red Zone. Besides checking of exit and entry points of the capital, Red Zone was also being monitored.

“Unnecessary movement will not be allowed,” it said, adding that citizens were requested to cooperate with the police.

However, entry to the Red Zone will be restricted. The intelligence unit of the capital police also alerted the quarters concerned.

According to a police spokesman, security had been put on high alert on the basis of information police had received from various quarters and to prevent any untoward incident.

“It may be related to law and order situation,” he added.

When asked which type of information they had received, the spokesman said “document is classified”.

Inspector General of Police Dr Akbar Nasir Khan was not available for comments despite repeated attempts. (Dawn)