931 wardens regulating traffic during Muharram

Rawalpindi:Over 931 Traffic Wardens under the supervision of inspectors and DSPs are performing duties on the city roads to control traffic flow during Muharram.

According to a City Traffic Officer (CTO), Rawalpindi Tamoor Khan, traffic police officers and wardens had also been directed to take action against vehicles having tinted glasses, revolving lights, unregistered vehicles and motorcycles and others moving without, improper and fake number plates.

In order to ensure security of the mourning processions during Muharram-ul-Harram, the City Traffic Police (CTP) Rawalpindi had issued a comprehensive traffic plan. According to the plan, a complete ban was imposed on parking of any vehicle or pushcart on the route of the procession.

The CTO informed that the wardens had been directed to remove all kind of encroachments from the processions routes besides keeping a vigil on suspected persons and things. Entry of vehicles on the route of the processions would be blocked by erecting barricades and other hurdles, the CTO added. The CTO said, Traffic Police officials would be deployed along with district police personnel to ensure security of the mourners.

Strict disciplinary action would be taken against the delinquent officials, the CTO said. He informed that traffic load would be diverted to alternate routes during mourning processions. A control room was set up at Traffic Headquarters to monitor the situation while motorists who seek help and assistance can use CTP helpline 051-9272616.