32 pickets established across city, Elite Force commandos on patrol as additional police personnel remain on standby
More than 1,300 police officers and security personnel have been deployed across Rawalpindi to maintain law and order ahead of a possible Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf protest and a Jamaat-e-Islami gathering in Liaquat Bagh, officials said.
Officials said the deployment includes two superintendents of police, seven deputy superintendents of police, 29 inspectors and station house officers, 92 senior subordinates and 340 constables.
In addition, seven sections of Elite Force commandos, 22 rapid relief and security operations personnel and 400 members of the Anti-Riots Management Wing have been deployed.
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The police have also established 32 pickets, each overseen by a senior subordinate, while Elite Force commandos carry out patrols. Staff have been equipped with anti-riot equipment, including rubber bullets and tear gas canisters.
Pickets have been set up at important places including Liaquat Bagh, Fawara Chowk, Mandi Mor, Carriage Factory, Committee Chowk, Chandni Chowk, both sides of Faizabad, Sadiqabad, Metro Station Saddar, 22 Number Chungi, Chohar Chowk and MH Chowk.
Special strikes have also been established on routes and access points leading to Adiala Prison, as well as at Chak Beli Mor, Thallian Interchange, Chakri Interchange and Jorian.
Officials said staff have been instructed to remain on alert, with additional police kept on standby at the security wing and at police stations to respond to any emergency.
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City Police Officer Khalid Hamdani oversees command and control with the overall supervision of Superintendent of Police Malik Tariq Mehmood.
The broadcast comes amid heightened political tensions following the sentencing of former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison in the Toshakhana-II case.
PTI leaders have expressed support for the party’s founder and criticized the verdict. Party general secretary Salman Akram Raja said on Saturday that Khan had urged supporters to prepare for a street movement.
Over 1,300 police and security personnel have been deployed across Rawalpindi to maintain law and order ahead of a possible PTI protest and a Jamaat-e-Islami rally at Liaquat Bagh.
The posting includes two Superintendents of Police (SPs), seven Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), 29 Inspectors and Station House Officers (SHOs), 92 senior subordinates and 340 constables. Seven sections of Elite Force Commandos, 22 Rapid Relief and Security Operations (RESO) and 400 personnel of the Anti-Riots Management Wing have also been deployed.
32 pickets have also been established, each overseen by a senior subordinate, with Elite Force commandos conducting patrols. The force is equipped with anti-insurgency kits, including rubber bullets, tear gas guns and grenades.
Pickets have been set up at places including Liaquat Bagh, Fawara Chowk, Mandi Mor, Carriage Factory, Committee Chowk, Chandni Chowk, both sides of Faizabad, Sadiqabad, Metro Station Saddar, 22 Number Chungi, Chohar Chowk and MH Chowk.
Special strikes have been established on routes and gates leading to Adiala Jail, as well as at Chak Beli Mor, Thallian Interchange, Chakri Interchange and Jorian.
Security personnel have been instructed to remain on alert, with additional police personnel on standby at the security branch and at each police station to respond quickly to any emergency.
City Police Officer Khalid Hamdani holds command and control responsibilities, with the overall supervision of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Malik Tariq Mehmood.
Read more: ‘Resistance, not appeasement’: Politicians at National Conference urge PTI to fight
The broadcast comes amid heightened tensions following yesterday’s sentencing of former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison in the Toshakhana-II case.
PTI leaders have expressed support for the party’s founder and vowed action against the verdict, which they have deemed baseless. Salman Akram Raja, PTI’s general secretary, relayed on Saturday that Khan has urged his supporters to prepare for a street movement.
