Tight security in ECP, Red Zone ahead of Toshakhana case verdict
Pakistan
Tight security in ECP, Red Zone ahead of Toshakhana case verdict
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Foolproof security arrangements have been made in the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and Red Zone, pertaining to the announcement of reserved verdict on Toshakhana reference by ECP on Friday.
ECP has deployed tight security in the entire area and especially around the building, considering the arrival of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and possible riots.
Furthermore, tear gas shells and other essential equipment have also been delivered to the security officials, adding that more than 1000 officials have been appointed by the Islamabad administration by forming teams under the supervision of police officers, Including FC and Rangers officials.
Under the security arrangements, the entry of persons unrelated to the case into the Election Commission has been prohibited, while the entry in the red zone is also limited.
Besides that, notices were issued on Thursday to the PTI chairman Imran Khan and other parties in connection with the decision of the ECP in the Toshakhana reference.
It pertinent to mention here that the Election Commission judgment of this case was reserved on September 19.
