The government has deployed the Pakistan Army in Islamabad under Article 245 of the Constitution to maintain law and order situation in the capital amid the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf protest.
Government has made this move to assist civil authorities in maintaining law and order as the tension are escalating over time. This decision follows escalating violence and clashes between the protesters and the security personnels.
Security officials reported federation has made this decision to tackle the escalating violence and clashes in the city.
Officials stated that the deployment of army is triggered as the miscreants attacked the security personnels. These incidents raised concerns about the situation spiraling out of control. Thats why military support was deemed necessary to restore order and ensure public safety in the area, officials stated.
As per the reports, authorities have granted the army shoot-on-sight orders to handle agitators and miscreants. Security personnel have been directed to act firmly against those inciting violence.
Officials reported that they have got hints of possible terrorist attack during the protest. To ensure the public safety and prevent violence the security forces are on high alert.
It is important to highlight that over the past two days, many personnel got injuries by the hands of miscreants. According to recent reports, a constable has been martyred, and more than 100 others have sustained injuries during clashes between PTI protesters and security forces.
