The federal government has decided to ban the entry of vehicles without an E-Tag into Islamabad following a recent suicide attack near the Judicial Complex that killed 12 people and injured several others.
Minister of State for Interior Senator Talal Chaudhry announced the new security measures during a press conference outside Parliament. He was joined by IG Islamabad Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi and Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon.
Chaudhry said the decision aims to strengthen Islamabad’s security and ensure better monitoring of vehicle movement. As part of the plan, the government will also launch a “Secure Neighborhood Survey” to improve public safety and record details of residents and businesses across the city.
“The purpose of this survey is to enable authorities to know who is living or working in every house, shop, and office,” the minister stated.
He confirmed that the E-Tag system will soon be mandatory for all vehicles entering the federal capital. “No vehicle will be allowed entry into Islamabad without an E-Tag. This will help law enforcement track movement and enhance overall security,” Chaudhry added.
The measures follow Tuesday’s suicide blast near the Judicial Complex, which left more than a dozen people injured. Security officials later identified the bomber as an Afghan national, while a facilitator linked to the attack was from Bajaur district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
During a subsequent operation, authorities arrested five suspects from various areas of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Investigators are now determining their possible roles in assisting the bomber.
Police reports suggest the attacker reached the district courts on a motorcycle booked through a ride-hailing service. The rider has also been taken into custody for questioning.
Officials believe that stricter enforcement of the E-Tag policy, along with increased surveillance, will help prevent similar incidents and ensure a safer Islamabad for residents and visitors alike.
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