RAWALPINDI,):Foolproof security arrangements had been finalized in Murree for Eid-ul-Fitr, said Deputy Commissioner, Murree, Agha Zaheer Abbas Sherazi.
He informed that the facilitation centers in Murree were engaged in providing essential information and weather updates to the tourists.
The facilitation centers were established by the administration at Satra Mile, Sunny Bank, Kuldna, Jhika Gali, Lower Topa, GPO Chowk and Kashmir Point.
The officers of the departments concerned including tourism, civil defense and highways were providing information to the tourists.
The facility centers and control rooms were fully operational and facilitating the tourists, he added.
Complete assistance was being provided to the tourists at the facility centers, he informed.
Best possible security arrangements were made for Eid-ul-Fitr, he said adding, the tourists and local population should follow the traffic advisory to avoid traffic mess on the roads.
Agha Zaheer Abbas Shirazi said that all the departments were put on high alert. The officials were directed to perform their duties with dedication and commitment to facilitate the tourists, he said.
The tourists were advised to get information about weather conditions from electronic, print and social media before coming to Murree, Agha Zaheer Abbas Shirazi informed.
The tourists and local people should cooperate with the administration so that all possible facilities could be provided to them, the DC said.
Meanwhile, Rawalpindi district police spokesman informed that effective security and traffic arrangements were made for Murree and over 700 cops were deployed to perform security, traffic and facilitation duties.
He said that 260 traffic police officers were also deployed to maintain the flow of traffic.
All available resources were being utilized for the protection of the tourists and facilitate them in ‘Malika-e-Kohsar’ Murree, he added.
Concerted efforts were being made by all the departments concerned including police, traffic and tourist police and the administration for foolproof security, smooth flow of traffic and facilitation of the tourists, he said.
The spokesman informed that the cops were directed to ensure strict implementation of the instructions issued by City Police Officer, Rawalpindi Syed Khalaid Hamdani, in case of any emergency.
Special pickets had also been set up at 14 different places to ensure the protection and convenience of tourists on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Six Facilitation Centers were established to guide the tourists and district Police were busy 24/7 for the protection of the tourists in Murree, he added.
