VVIP security put in place for visiting royal couple – Newspaper

ISLAMABAD: Security personnel from the United Kingdom (United Kingdom) with the assistance of local forces, paramilitary troops and the police will provide security to the visiting royal couple during their stay in Pakistan.

An advanced security team in the United Kingdom, made up of more than half a dozen personnel, had arrived in the capital and reviewed the security arrangements for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, authorities told Dawn .

In addition, security officials of the British High Commission in Islamabad also strengthened the couple's safety.

Army, Rangers and Frontier Constabulary (FC) contingents also participate in VVIP security for the visiting royal couple.

United Kingdom staff reviews arrangements for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

During your movements in the city, the VVIP route will be implemented to ensure the smooth flow of your ride and ensure safety. Members of the British royal family will also receive a safe.

Arrangements were also made for his stay in the heavily guarded diplomatic enclave, officials said.

More contingents of police and paramilitary troops were deployed in the enclave and its surroundings. The deployment was also carried out on the roofs of high-rise buildings near the Diplomatic Enclave.

Previously, the capital's police, along with paramilitary troops, combed and searched adjacent areas of the enclave, including Margalla Hills. After the exercise, more personnel were deployed in the hills.

Security personnel took positions on the horizon of the hills, officials said. All the slopes and trails of the hills were closed for three days.

The Duke and Duchess will visit the Pakistan Monument today (Tuesday), officials said.

As part of the security measures, the Kashmir highway will be closed from Peshawar Mor to Dhokri Chowk before the VVIP movement.

Faisal Avenue will also be closed from Rescue 15 to Garden Flyover.

Posted on Dawn, October 15, 2019