Big crisis brewing in Rawalpindi? Pakistan deploys army for ‘sensitive duties’
The notification said the deployment was intended to prevent a potential security problem and ensure that authorities could respond quickly if an unexpected situation arose. It said that the decision was taken "to avoid any undesirable situation as well as to respond effectively in any unforeseen situation as per the requirement of the district administration".
The Pakistani government has authorized the deployment of three army companies in Rawalpindi for a six-month period to handle sensitive security duties. This decision was made following a request from the Punjab Home Department and is authorized under Article 245 of the Constitution. The troops will be deployed immediately to help maintain law and order, secure sensitive locations and key roads, and respond to any unforeseen incidents.
The deployment, which may involve more than 400 personnel, is a precautionary measure rather than a response to a specific crisis. The exact locations of the troops have not been disclosed publicly.
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