ECP security tightened ahead of PDM protest on Tuesday

Dunya News

ECP security tightened ahead of PDM protest on Tuesday

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - In view of the PDM protest planned for Tuesday, the security of the Election Commission of Pakistan has been tightened, with orders to not let protesters enter the ECP building and parking lot.

The administration has issued a security plan, according to which, more than 1800 police personnel will be on duty for the security of the building.

Additional security cameras have also been installed for better surveillance of the ECP office. Officials have been directed to not allow protesters to enter the Election Commission building and parking lot.

On Monday, the Deputy Commissioner and SSP Islamabad visited the Election Commission office and reviewed the security arrangements. On this occasion, DC Islamabad also briefed the Election Commission officials on the security situation.

According to the district administration, 5 SPs and 10 DSPs will be present for maintaining law and order. Protesters and rally participants will park their vehicles in the parking lot of the convention center and come to the Election Commission on foot.

Moreover, Islamabad Police will issue alternative routes to maintain flow of traffic in the vicinities.