PPP rally: Cellular services to be suspended in Karachi tomorrow

Police fear terrorists might target the rally


Web Desk October 17, 2014
PPP rally: Cellular services to be suspended in Karachi tomorrow

KARACHI: The Sindh government on Friday approved a request by the Karachi police to suspend cellular services in the city, to ensure foolproof security during Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) rally that is scheduled to take place at the Quaid’s mausoleum tomorrow, Express News reported.

However, the federal government has not granted permission to suspend cellular services in the metropolitan as yet.

According to intelligence reports, terrorists might target the rally which will mark the anniversary of late Benazir Bhutto's homecoming in 2007.

As part of the security plan, bringing water bottles from home to the venue has also been prohibited. The areas around the venue have also been cordoned off by massive containers.

According to a press statement by Karachi police, about 22,500 police officers have been called in from all over Sindh to serve duty at the rally.

The traffic police in the city have also been put on high alert and a plan for a steady flow of traffic and parking has also been constituted.

Further, 27 parking spaces will be provided to participants of the rally, and search and surveillance parties using 110 walk through gates and CCTV cameras will monitor the rally.

COMMENTS (11)

Naseer | 10 years ago | Reply

Two special trains for rally, public holiday on Saturday, etc, etc..

The whole Sindh govt is in action for rally's support. Can they beat PTI? I guess NOT.

Razi Khan | 10 years ago | Reply

I just want to point out the difference between the gatherings conducted by PTI and by PPP.

1) cellular service was never shut down in a PTI gathering 2) no shops were closed 3) no special trains were run to carry "farmers" 4) no one was paid or threatened to attend 5) PTI didnt need an heavy police contingent to safe guard their leaders 6) Last but not the least, my leader doesnt need to stand behind a bullet proof glass - true leaders dont need it and are not scared of death.

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