ISLAMABAD: The Security Division, Islamabad, has announced that a new force is being set up for the safety of courts and judges, The News reported Monday.
The police spokesperson said that the initiative was aimed at enhancing security measures and led to the establishment of Pakistan’s first new Judicial security Protection Unit (JPU).
The spokesperson added that Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Akbar Nasir Khan had spearheaded a complete restructuring of the Security Division to fortify the security of judges’ offices, court premises and residences.
The newly-formed Judicial Protection Unit will operate under the vigilant supervision of the Security Division SSP.
In addition, a standard operating procedure (SoP) has been framed for the security of all courts, and over 500 high-tech security cameras have been installed in court facilities.
These cameras are integrated with an advanced Safe City Islamabad surveillance system, enabling direct monitoring of court premises.
To further bolster the security of residences and courts, a request to recruit 550 personnel has already been submitted to the Ministry of Interior.
Once the necessary financial resources are allocated, the performance of this unit will further improve.
Earlier, the Islamabad Capital Police established various units to enhance security in the federal capital.
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