ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police will deploy more than 7,000 police personnel and over 450 traffic officers across the federal capital to ensure public safety on Aid Al-Adha as part of a comprehensive security and traffic management plan, a police spokesman said on Monday.

Eid Al-Adha, one of the two most important festivals in Islam that marks the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, will begin on May 27 and is observed by Muslims worldwide through prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son on Allah’s command.

This year, the festival comes amid a surge in militant attacks that have killed dozens of security personnel and civilians, particularly in the country’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces. Islamabad witnessed a deadly suicide bombing at a mosque and a court complex in recent months that killed over 40 people.

Islamabad Inspector-General (IG) Ali Nasir Rizvi on Monday presided over a meeting of officials to review security arrangements for cattle markets, bazaars and mosques on Eid Al-Adha, according to an Islamabad police spokesman.

“More than 7,000 police officers and personnel will perform their duties on Eid Al-Adha, while more than 450 traffic police officers will be on duty across the city to ensure traffic flow,” the spokesman said, citing the capital police chief.

“Capital Patrol personnel will be on patrol in different areas. CTD’s (Counter-Terrorism Department) quick response teams will remain alert to deal with any emergency situation.”

The statement came a day after a car bomb hit ‌a shuttle train ‌carrying Pakistani security personnel and their ​families ‌in ⁠the ​southwestern Pakistani city of ⁠Quetta, which officials said killed more than 30 people.

IG Rizvi instructed officials at Monday’s meeting to deploy special police teams at recreational spots.

“Safe City cameras will also monitor the security of the city,” he said, urging residents to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement agencies.

“Citizens should cooperate with police personnel during checking.”