- Punjab govt seeks Rangers’ deployment in Rawalpindi, Attock.
- Recommends deployment of 1 Rangers firm in Jhelum.
- Rangers to remain in Rawalpindi, Attock from Nov 22 until additional orders.
LAHORE: Forward of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s November 24 nationwide protest which they described as “closing name”, the Punjab House Division has requisitioned providers of Pakistan Rangers Punjab in three districts of the province — Rawalpindi, Attock and Jhelum.
Based on a letter despatched to the Ministry of Inside, it has been really useful to deploy two wings of Rangers in Rawalpindi and Attock and one firm of Rangers in Jhelum.
A spokesperson for the provincial dwelling division mentioned that Rangers could be deployed in Rawalpindi and Attock from Friday, November 22, and keep there until additional orders.
Nonetheless, it has been really useful to deploy Rangers in Jhelum from November 22 to 27. The choice to deploy Rangers was taken on the advice of the district administration, added the spokesperson.
The Punjab House Division has despatched an official request letter to the Ministry of Inside for the providers of Pakistan Rangers Punjab.
Previous to this transfer, the Islamabad administration had introduced imposing Part 144 within the federal capital for 2 months earlier this month, anticipating any deterioration within the legislation and order scenario.
A ban has been positioned on all public gatherings of 5 or extra individuals, processions, rallies and demonstrations, in line with a notification issued by Further District Justice of the Peace Usman Ashraf.
In the meantime, further safety personnel have additionally been requisitioned by Punjab and Islamabad police.
Over 10,700 police personnel from throughout Punjab have been placed on standby with the pressure being supplied with tear gasoline, rubber bullets, and anti-riot gear.
In the meantime, the Islamabad administration has additionally requisitioned 8,000 further personnel from Punjab, Sindh, and Kashmir.
Moreover, Rangers and the Frontier Corps (FC) had been already deployed within the capital which can be sealed off with transport containers by Friday (November 22).
The federal authorities is bracing for up the previous ruling celebration’s “do-or-die” protest, with the authorities planning to seal off Islamabad, whereas the PTI can also be mobilising its employees to make sure large participation.
Final week, incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, who has been behind bars since August final 12 months, gave a name for a nationwide protest in opposition to the alleged rigging within the February 8 elections, arrests of celebration employees, and the passage of the twenty sixth Modification.
Earlier as we speak, Inside Minister Mohsin Naqvi denied holding negotiations with the previous ruling celebration shortly after the PTI founder confirmed receiving a proposal from the federal government to postpone Islamabad protest.
“Negotiations and threats can’t go aspect by aspect,” mentioned the inside minister whereas talking to media individuals on Thursday after attending a Islamabad Excessive Court docket (IHC) listening to concerning the PTI protest.
He emphasised the federal government’s give attention to making certain the security of town and upcoming state occasions, as a high-level Belarusian delegation, together with their president, is about to go to Pakistan subsequent week.
Naqvi revealed that stringent safety measures, corresponding to inserting containers and doubtlessly suspending cellular providers, could be carried out to guard the visiting delegation and keep order.
“The security of state friends is our prime precedence, adopted by the safety of Islamabad’s residents. Protests throughout such essential instances can’t be allowed,” he asserted.
— With further enter from APP