Unease among Punjab police personnel on reports of deployment in KP

Punjab Police personnel have reported concerns over the quality of food and facilities during their deployment in Rawalpindi division to counter the PTI march, according to recent reports. The unease escalated on Sunday after rumors surfaced that 25,000 out of the 40,000 police force would be relocated from Attock, Punjab, to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) should emergency and governor's rule be declared.

The additional deployment is seen as a significant challenge for the already fatigued and under-resourced police personnel, who have been experiencing poor living conditions, lack of sleep, and consumption of substandard food.

Multiple police officers have voiced their discontent, alleging the delivery of rotten and stale food to deployed personnel. Five policemen have died during the last two weeks while on duty in Attock and Wah Cantt, succumbing to heart attacks, drowning, and medical complications. Some of the deceased officers were found to have suffered from snakebites while others were found dead in a canal.

IGP Abdul Kareem denied the allegations of large-scale supply of adulterated food, stating that the Punjab Food Authority has been working to ensure the provision of safe food and drinking water. However, some senior officers have taken responsibility for the mismanagement and have accused the Rawalpindi police administration of failing to address the issues.