No one would be allowed to enter Red Zone: Mohsin Naqvi
Pakistan
Naqvi warned that the law will take action against those who take the law into their own hands
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced that no one would be allowed access to the Red Zone.
In a high-level meeting chaired by Naqvi to review law and order, a detailed assessment of the security situation in the federal capital was conducted.
Naqvi emphasised that maintaining public order was a top priority. While acknowledging the right to protest, he stressed that demonstrations should occur in designated areas and should not disrupt the daily lives of the public.
He stated that protecting citizens' lives and property is a primary responsibility and vowed to ensure the enforcement of the law to safeguard public safety.
Naqvi also warned that the law will take action against those who take the law into their own hands.
SECTION 144
Earlier, the government of Punjab imposed Section 144 across the province and banned all kinds of gathering including rallies, sit-ins and protests.
The Home Department has issued a notification.
The ban will be applied from Thursday, August 22 to Saturday, August 24. It is said the ban was imposed to counter terror threats.
A spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department stated that Section 144 has been enforced throughout province, prohibiting all kinds of gatherings, rallies, processions and protests.
The spokesperson said the decision has been taken to maintain law and order situation and to protect human lives and property, given the threats of terrorism.
