Police form anti-riots force in Karachi
The top policeman said that the number of security personnel can be increased in future.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Karachi police on Tuesday have formed anti-riots force to deal with the protesters who sabotage law and order situation in the metropolis.
According to Additional Inspector General Dr Amir Sheikh, at least 357 personnel are being trained against those who take law in hands during protests and sit-ins.
He said that no officer will be allowed to use weapons except sticks, rubber bullets, shelling and water cannon while they will be having equipments for protection from stones and gas.
The top policeman said that the number of security personnel can be increased in future.
On the other hand, Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan has threatened that religiopolitical party would once again resort to street agitation within two days if authorities wont halt apprehension of its workers.
The session of TLP Central Committee was held in Lahore on Monday. A govt delegation and TLP’s top brass comprising Khadim Rizvi and Afzal held comprehensive talks.
Sources privy to development told Roznama Dunya that religiopolitical group has already finalized arrangements to stage countrywide protest rallies and sit-ins if TLP fails to reach an agreement with the government.
Earlier, police had launched a crackdown against miscreants for vandalizing law and order situation across the country during protests of TLP, following acquittal of Asia Bibi by Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC).
