Army units dispatched from K-P
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RAWALPINDI/ ISLAMABAD
Army units from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) have been dispatched to support security operations in Islamabad and surrounding areas, as tensions rise in the capital amid ongoing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protests.
The move comes as part of heightened security measures to protect citizens and ensure the safety of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, according to security sources.
“No one will be allowed to disrupt peace or incite violence during this critical period,” said a security official. “These deployments are aimed at safeguarding the public and ensuring that law and order prevail.”
As the situation intensifies, authorities have tightened the noose around violent groups and armed protesters from both sides of the capital. “The army’s presence is vital to neutralise any threats to public safety,” the official added.
