Security beefed up in Islamabad ahead of PTI protest in front of ECP
Pakistan
Two thousand police, FC and Rangers personnel have been deployed ahead of PTI protest in Islamabad.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Authorities have beefed up security in Islamabad by deploying thousands of police, FC and Rangers personnel ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest on Thursday in front of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) office, Dunya News reported.
According to sources, strict security arrangements have been made in the wake of Tehreek-e-Insaaf s protest against the Election Commission s decision in foreign funding case against PTI.
Sources said that two thousand personnel of Islamabad police, FC and Rangers have been deployed to meet any untoward situation.
According to Islamabad Police, the law enforcement agencies have been ordered to deal strictly with the protesters on entering the Red Zone. Anti-riots force will also be deployed in the Red Zone.
Will not allow PTI to protest outside ECP office: Rana Sanaullah
Earlier, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said that the government will not grant PTI supporters permission to enter Red Zone and to protest outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
Talking to the media along with Federal Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Sanaullah said that in case of any adventure from the PTI, strict action will be taken.
Rana went on to say that the PTI could stage protest at H-9, instead of the Red Zone area.
Rana said that there is information, that PTI could attack the ECP. In the name of the protest, PTI wants to spread anarchy and mischief in the country, added Rana.
Interior Minister said staging a protest in a peaceful manner is everyone’s right.
Taking a swipe at Imran, Rana said that after the decision of the ECP, it has been proved that Imran Khan is a foreign agent, adding that the PTI chairman is responsible for damaging the country’s politics by fanning agitation.
Interior Minister took a jibe at Imran, saying that the PTI Chairman is responsible for rolling out the culture of using foul language in the country. He further said that the key decisions will be taken in the Federal Cabinet meeting.
Sharing his views on the ECP’s verdict, Sanaullah said that the decision has highlighted criminal activities, including money laundering, malpractices and fake accounts.
He further said that the government will act according to the constitution and law. If necessary, the government will arrest someone or put someone’s name on the ECL, Sanaullah warned.
Raising the question, the Interior Minister said whether the SC is made up of only a three-member bench.
Clearing the air over the return of PML-N supremo and former premier to the country, Rana said that Nawaz himself will take decision over his return to the country.
Sana further said that the party has filed an application to allow Nawaz to lead the party in the elections.
