Over 22,000 security personnel to be deployed in Islamabad amid protest calls
RAWALPINDI: Preparations in the Rawalpindi Division and the federal capital territory to maintain security and deal with any emergency situation are in full swing in the light of the potential long march by the PTI and protest rallies by other opposition political parties to Islamabad. More than 22,000 security personnel led by eight DIGs will be deployed in the federal capital and over 30,000 in…
Rawalpindi and Islamabad authorities are preparing to deploy over 22,000 security personnel in response to potential protests by the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and other opposition parties. The deployment includes 8 DIGs, 10 SSPs, 40 SPs, and 58 DSPs, all under special accommodation arrangements. Attock district, connecting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with Punjab, will host an additional 30,000 security forces.
Both Rawalpindi and Islamabad police have requested reinforcements to handle the anticipated unrest. On the other hand, security barriers are being constructed, with 30 entry points to the twin cities being blocked, including 11 in Rawalpindi. Jamaat-i-Islami, Kissan Ittehad, and PTI have announced upcoming long marches and sit-ins in Islamabad.
Containers have been seized throughout the cities, obstructing access to highways and open spaces. The seized containers will be strategically placed to impede protest routes.
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