ISLAMABAD: A severe lapse in security protocols was uncovered on a high-priority VIP route in Islamabad, where a woman impersonating a traffic police officer was arrested just as the twin cities tightened security for imminent high-level diplomatic visits.
The incident, occurring near the strategically vital Dhok Kala Khan Bridge, has raised serious concerns about the integrity of the security perimeter established for the upcoming Middle East peace talks involving US and Iranian dignitaries.
The suspect, identified as Iqra Bibi from Abbottabad, was apprehended while dressed in a full traffic police uniform, complete with the designation of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI). Her uniform bore the name “Muqaddas,” indicating a calculated attempt to deceive security checkpoints.
The fact that an individual could successfully assume the role of law enforcement on a restricted diplomatic corridor during a massive lockdown represents a critical security breach. It suggests a vulnerability in the verification processes meant to filter unauthorized personnel from zones designated for the protection of visiting heads of state.
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Following her arrest, Iqra Bibi was immediately handed over to Khanna Police for rigorous interrogation. Authorities are now treating the case with maximum urgency, conducting a thorough review of how the impostor bypassed multiple layers of security.
Reporters from the federal capital are of the opinion that this breach underscores the fragility of security arrangements during such sensitive junctures, where the presence of a fake officer on a VIP route could have had catastrophic consequences had the deception gone undetected.
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