LAHORE: The Punjab government has deployed Rangers personnel in four cities of the province after invoking Section 144 to ban political gatherings, protests and rallies.
As per details, Section 144 has been slapped in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Attock, and Sargodha. In addition, Rangers have been called in to assist in maintaining law and order.
In Lahore, the Punjab government has requested the services of three companies of Rangers specifically for the 5th of October.
Section 144 will remain in effect for three days in Rawalpindi, Attock, and Sargodha from Friday, October 4 (today), to Sunday, October 6.
The decision to impose the restrictions and deploy Rangers was made based on recommendations from the district administration.
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Separately, in response to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI’s) call for a protest, the Islamabad police have ‘formed’ seven teams to arrest protestors.
According to the sources, the special police team will consist of 15 to 17 policemen and officers each.
The crackdown will target local activists and those coming to Islamabad for today’s protest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.
The teams will operate under the leadership of Superintendents of Police (SPs), with each team being headed by a sub-inspector rank officer, sources claimed.
