Section 144 imposed in Rawalpindi ahead PTI's Nov 24 protest

The government has taken robust measures to stop PTI protest

RAWALPINDI:

The Rawalpindi administration has placed containers to block key roads and imposed Section 144 across the city ahead of PTI's planned November 24 protest.

Containers have been positioned at key locations such as Fawara Chowk and Liaquat Road, including near the church on Liaquat Road and near Fawara Chowk Parking Plaza, Express News reported.

The government has taken robust measures to stop PTI's protest, with additional containers being deployed on the main roads and intersections of the city.

The containers are being placed on the sides of the roads to prevent any disruption.

The Rawalpindi police have also decided to seal off 47 locations within the city, while police pickets will be established at 34 locations in Rawalpindi Cantt and surrounding areas.

Over 4,500 personnel will be deployed across the city on November 24 to maintain law and order.

Special security arrangements have been made around Adiala Jail and Adiala Road, with plans to seal off various points along Adiala Road.

Additional police commandos have been deployed at key installations in Rawalpindi city and cantonment areas to enhance security.

In light of PTI's call for a protest in Islamabad on November 24, Section 144 has been imposed in Rawalpindi until November 26.

The notification prohibits gatherings, rallies, or any assembly of more than four people in the city.

According to senior police officers, extensive arrangements are being made to ensure peace and security within the city.

Previously a similar situation arose when in response to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) grand rally in Swabi on November 9, the Punjab government has imposed Section 144 in Rawalpindi for three days.

This move restricted all gatherings, rallies, and weapon displays, according to a notification issued by Deputy Commissioner Hasan Waqar Cheema.

Security was heightened as Rawalpindi and Attock police were on high alert, prepared for any potential emergency situations involving PTI convoys.

Lahore’s Central Police Office deployed 1,500 personnel from four districts, including Punjab Constabulary and Highway Patrolling Police, under the supervision of Rawalpindi’s RPO.