Twin cities prepare strategy to counter PTI’s Sept 27 protest
ISLAMABAD: The administrations of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad have started preparations to counter the PTI’s announced countrywide protest, including a request for detention of activists, arranging containers, seeking additional personnel and procuring anti-riot gear. The Islamabad police are also collecting information related to the protest, including preparations by the…
Rawalpindi and Islamabad administrations are preparing for PTI’s Sept 27 protest. Islamabad police are collecting information about the protest, while Rawalpindi administration has issued 30 detention orders for PTI activists. The police are seeking over 1,000 containers to seal protest zones and entry/exit points. Over 100 containers have been arranged, and more may be needed if the supply is insufficient.
Over 15,000 additional personnel will be requested from Punjab and Sindh police, along with Federal Constabulary and Rangers. The anti-riot unit is preparing for the protest by checking its stock and requesting additional gear. Intelligence units are gathering information about the protest preparations and PTI leaders' activities.
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