Summary Sindh govt decided to deploy Rangers on polling stations for 2nd phase of the local body elections
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Carrying and displaying arms and ammunition have been banned in Karachi effective from Thursday, Dunya News reported.
According to details, the Sindh government has decided to deploy Rangers on polling stations for the second phase of the local body elections while the army will be there to assist the police and Rangers.
A session to review the security arrangements for the second phase of the local body elections presided over by Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah took place in Karachi. The meeting was attended by Director General (DG) Pakistan Rangers – Sindh, Inspector General (IG) Sindh, Chief Secretary and senior ministers among various other officials.
Talking to the media after the meeting, Sindh Information Minister Nisar Khauro said it was decided to deploy Rangers at polling stations and putting the army on alert to assist the police and Rangers. He said the crackdown in 15 districts of Sindh against criminal elements will begin today whereas display of arms has been banned immediately.
Sindh minister said he regrets the Daraza Sharif incident and to make security more effective for the second phase of the local body elections, rapid response force comprising police and Rangers personnel will be formed.
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