SSP Qazi Ali Raza chairs meeting on crime control, Eid market security

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Mar, 2026) Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Qazi Ali Raza chaired an important meeting with officers of City and Sadar Zones to review measures for crime prevention and security arrangements in markets ahead of Eid shopping.

An official told APP on Sunday that the meeting was attended by SP City Zone Dr Ayaz Hussain, SP Sadar Zone Kazim Naqvi, along with SDPOs and SHOs of the respective zones.

During the meeting, SSP Qazi directed the officers to adopt an effective strategy to ensure law and order and curb criminal activities.

He instructed the police to launch strict and indiscriminate action against active criminal gangs, drug dealers and illegal weapon holders.

The SSP Qazi said that with Eid shopping increasing during the last Ashra of Ramazan, effective security arrangements must be ensured in markets and commercial centers.

He directed that all police vehicles should remain active in the field and that the patrolling system be further strengthened and made more purposeful.

Qazi also instructed officers to ensure their presence in markets and commercial areas so that citizens could enjoy a safe and peaceful environment during Eid shopping.

He reiterated that protecting the lives and property of citizens remained the top priority of Islamabad Police.

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