By: Javed Khan
DIG Hazara Nasir Mahmood Satti visited the ongoing development projects in Mansehra district, made a detailed review of the security arrangements, the protection of development projects is the top priority, security is being made more effective with modern technology, Nasir Mahmood Satti, Deputy Inspector General of Police Hazara Nasir Mahmood Satti, along with District Police Officer Mansehra Shafiullah Gandapur, made a detailed visit to the Saki Kinari Hydropower Project and Balakot Hydropower Project sites. During the visit, a detailed meeting was also held with Pakistan Army officers, SSU officers, Chinese officials and project management.
DIG Hazara personally inspected all the important parts of the site and directly monitored the live surveillance feed through drone cameras. He termed the use of modern technology as a welcome development in enhancing the security of Chinese experts and the overall projects, and directed that the surveillance systems be further upgraded. In the meeting held at the Balakot site, Chinese and local officials, DSP SSU, DSP Paras and other security officers gave a comprehensive briefing. Chinese workers expressed satisfaction with the available security arrangements. DIG Hazara directed that a foolproof security plan should be strictly followed to protect foreign experts and sensitive installations.
All law enforcement agencies should conduct joint mock exercises and search operations regularly so that the readiness to deal with any emergency situation can be tested in practice. Multi-layered security should be maintained at the residence, movement and workplaces of Chinese staff. Negligence or negligence in security will not be tolerated under any circumstances; immediate action will be taken against those responsible. DIG Hazara said that Pak-China friendship is exemplary. Chinese-supported projects across the country are a symbol of national development, their protection is our collective responsibility. He directed the officers to make full use of the available resources and complete these projects safely and on time.
