On the special directives of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, a high-level meeting was held on Monday under the chairmanship of Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Islamabad, Captain (r) Syed Zeeshan Haider to review and finalize traffic arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram.

The meeting was attended by SP Traffic and Zonal DSPs. During the meeting, CTO announced that more than 500 traffic police officers will be deployed to ensure smooth traffic flow during the Muharram processions.

The CTO issued clear instructions to all Zonal DSPs to implement effective traffic arrangements and ensure uninterrupted movement of vehicles throughout the city. He emphasized the importance of maintaining traffic flow during processions by providing alternative routes to the public.

Captain (r) Syed Zeeshan Haider urged citizens to avoid illegal parking along procession routes and nearby areas. He warned that strict action will be taken against those found violating parking regulations. Citizens were advised to park their vehicles only in designated parking areas.

He further added that traffic police officers will be on duty round the clock (24/7) during the month of Muharram to manage and facilitate traffic movement efficiently.

For updates on traffic diversions and alternative routes during processions, the public is encouraged to follow Islamabad Traffic Police’s social media pages and tune into ITP Radio FM 92.4.