Islamabad Police has deployed 2,000 police officers to AJK, citing law and order concerns. The move sparks debate as opposition warns it may target upcoming protests.
Islamabad is sending a contingent of roughly 2,000 police personnel to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) today, under orders from senior authorities in the capital. Dawn+1
This deployment—directed by the Islamabad Inspector General of Police—includes officers from various divisions: Operations, Special Branch, CTD, ARF, and Security among them. The News International+1
The government’s stated aim is to assist in maintaining law and order in AJK. The News International+1
However, some critics believe this move is intended to suppress possible protests, chiefly a large sit-in by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) planned for the end of September. The News International
Islamabad Police Command of the force has been assigned to a Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of the Anti-Riot Force. He will be supported by multiple officers: SPs, DSPs, Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, and constables of both genders. The News International+1
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