Terrorism threats: Five places to remain closed on New Year’s eve
Local authorities have decided to close down five key recreational points ahead of New Year’s Eve in Islamabad as threats of terrorist attacks loom over the capital.
According to Samaa News, the decision has been taken to prevent large gatherings on New Year’s eve out of fear of terrorism.
The places include F-9 Park, Centaurus Mall, Safa Mall, Lake View Park, and Faisal Masjid. Residents of the city won’t be allowed to go to these places to welcome 2023.
The Deputy Commissioner (DC) has directed Assistant Commissioners (ACs) to implement the orders.
Moreover, to prevent any untoward incident, Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police have also decided to beef up the security of the federal capital and called in 1,000 Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel to assist the police at checkposts.
These decisions have been taken following a suicide car bomb blast in Islamabad on December 23 that left one policeman martyred and 10 injured.