NH&MP Enhances Patrolling On Highways

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th Nov, 2016 ) : National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) Central Zone have increased patrolling on highways to ensure safe journey for commuters and those participating in the Tableeghi Ijtima in Raiwind, Lahore.

A comprehensive strategy has been planned in a high-level meeting under the supervision of DIG N-5 Central Faran Baig. Additional patrolling vehicles have added to cover the congested areas. Direction signs have been displayed at appropriate locations on national highways and motorways.

A control room has been established at NH&MP Guidance Center Lahore which would coordinate with control room at Ijtima whereas the NH&MP officers have also been deployed at main control room at Riawind who would update regarding the release of traffic volume on dispersal day said DIG Faran Baig.

NH&MP ambulances along with regional medical officer and paramedical staff have been directed to remain alert 24 hours. Similarly, the recovery vehicles would also be standby to respond to any untoward situation.

General commuters were advised to avoid travelling on national highways from 12 noon to 3pm on Sunday. During the said time, huge rush would prevail on national highways at the conclusion of the Ijtima from 8am to 4pm on the same day.