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ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad, Fiaz Ahmad Khan Toru said that security in the capital has been tightened because of a "serious security threat".

Talking to 'Pakistan Times' Thursday about the enhanced security in capital for the last two days, he said " we received some threats and it was important to take extra security measures for the protection of sensitive places especially around Constitution Avenue".

Concrete Barriers

"Concrete barriers have been set up and the sand bags are placed in different locations to counter these threats. We are more alert and more vigilant," the IGP added.

Security has been stepped up in the Capital after law and order situation in Karachi and police commandos are deployed at all sensitive places especially around Constitution Avenue and multinational offices.

Patrolling Set Off

DSPs and SHOs of all police stations have been instructed for patrolling in their respective jurisdictions. Police have also been alerted at the entry and exit points of the capital and directed tokeep an eye on the suspected elements, he added.

Red Alert

Red alert has been declared around Diplomatic Protection Department (DPD) and security personnel have been doubled at all the pickets around DPD, a police source said.

Security personnel are patrolling in the adjacent forest and mountains while Anti Terrorist Squad of security division has been patrolling to ensure complete safety in and around DPD.