IG orders tight security for LG polls

Says special strategy has been developed for Sindh

KARACHI:

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon on Monday chaired a meeting with senior officers to review the security arrangements for local bodies' elections across the province. As per details, IGP directed the police officers to provide details of union councils and polling stations in all the districts of Sindh.

He directed the officers to take necessary steps for the protection of the life and property of citizens on the occasion of local bodies elections. The Sindh Police Chief directed the officers to ensure permanent liaison with Pakistan Rangers Sindh and other law enforcement agencies to ensure foolproof security. Memon further said that during the local bodies' elections, all measures should be taken to ensure the security of the candidates and voters.

IG Sindh further said that during local bodies' elections, all matters and steps should be taken to guarantee that the Election Commission of Pakistan's code of conduct and principles for candidates and voters are followed."

Police will never be allowed to act in a biased or partial manner during the implementation of Section 144 enforced on the occasion of local bodies' elections. The police's job is to secure the safety of people's lives and property at all levels and put the plans and measures in place."

Published in The Express Tribune, June 14^th, 2022.