The Islamabad inspector general of police (IGP) Thursday chaired a meeting which decided to completely shut down Faizabad on November 26 in view of the long march of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

According to the police sources, the meeting was held to finalise the strategy for the long march of the PTI.

All the additional inspector generals of police (AIGs) and senior superintendents of police (SSPs) attended the meeting.

It was decided that a smooth flow of traffic will be ensured in the city.

Faiz Bus Stand and market will also be closed during the PTI’s march. IJP Road will be used for traffic.

A contingent of police, FC and Rangers will be deployed at Faizabad.

The meeting also decided to call 1,500 more personnel from the FC.

Reporter: Farzana Siddique