Mohsin Naqvi inaugurates Margalla Trails Patrol Unit

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday formally inaugurated the Margalla Trails Patrol Unit, a new security system started in just seven days.

On the occasion, Inspector General of Police (IG) Islamabad, Ali Nasir Rizvi briefed the minister about the Margalla Patrol Unit and introduced him to the patrolling unit.

Mohsin Naqvi inspected the motorcycle and cavalry unit and also met the police officers of the Margalla Trails Patrol Unit and advised them to perform their duties diligently.

The minister was briefed that a force of 60 police officers will patrol the Margalla trails, the unit has been formed to protect people on Margalla trails.

This unit consists of foot petrol, motorcycle petrol and Horseman consists of gasoline and the purpose of setting up the Margalla Trails Unit is to provide a safe environment to the citizens visiting the trails.

The Foot Patrol consists of 10 police officers who will patrol the trails on foot in full protective kit,

the motorcycle unit consists of 06 motorcycles and 16 officers, while Horsemen will patrol the trails on eight horses.

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The minister said that if a citizen loses his way or there is an emergency, these officers will reach for immediate help. He directed the officials to take immediate steps to solve the problem of mobile signal in the Margalla Trails area.

He also directed the concerned officials to review the location for the installation of the mobile towers.