Road closures, mobile data service shutdown hit Islamabad, Pindi in wake of TLP’s protest
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TLP protesters pictured during a protest rally. — AFP/File
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ISLAMABAD: Authorities have suspended road block and mobile data services in Islamabad and Rawalpindi as part of security measures in connection with security measures to march towards Islamabad on Friday (today).
On the one hand, containers have been placed at Islamabad entry points, residents face Internet problems on their cellphone on the other.
“The Interior Ministry and Drug Control have approved the suspension of 3G/4G services in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. […] To further orders, “Read the notification issued by the Interior Ministry on Thursday.
It further stated that the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has been requested to “take more necessary action” for harmony with the Islamabad Commissioner, IGP Office, Rawalpindi Commissioner and RPO Office.
In a statement, the Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) said that since all the city’s entrance locations have been blocked, the lawyers are having difficulty reaching the courts and for this reason, the body has requested that the absence of lawyers be issued in any case.
Apart from the federal capital, authorities have also imposed Section 144 of the CRPC across Punjab, which has banned the display of weapons and banning public gatherings.
According to a notification issued by the Punjab Department of Punjab, gatherings, processions and sit -ins have been banned under section 144 to maintain law and order in the province.
The notification further states that the emergency order notes that the ban will be enforced by the initial period of 14 days, if the security situation is needed, it will be subject to extension.
The statement said that the move has been taken after a high threat to public gatherings, government installations and law enforcement personnel after credible intelligence.
In addition, in addition to calls for prayer and sermons, the use of loudspeakers has also been banned under restrictions.
In addition, security has also been prepared in Lahore, which has increased the problems of citizens in different areas along with road restrictions.
A holiday has been announced immediately for all public and private schools in Lahore. The decision was made due to the road closure, according to the CEO of the Department of Education. The official added that the schools are in the process of informing parents of the holiday.
Apart from the schools, a spokesperson for the department of Punjab has said that colleges and universities have been ordered to be closed in the twin cities.
A spokesman for the Verseti said that the LLB examinations of Punjab University, which are scheduled today, have been postponed and a new date will be announced later.
In Rawalpindi, all the righteous righteous on Murri Road have been closed. A heavy contingent of police personnel has been deployed near Faizabad, Chandini Chowk and Lyakotbag.
Metro bus service has also been suspended in the twin cities, and instructions have also been issued for the closure of business centers and hotels on Murray Road.
Roads connecting Islamabad and Rawalpindi have also been blocked.
‘Chaos, unrest’
Meanwhile, Minister of State for Home Affairs Talul Chaudhry has criticized the TLP for trying to unite with the Palestinians, but also to create unrest and chaos in the country.
Addressing a press conference a day earlier, Chaudhry said that the government has always allowed peaceful protests under proper rules and standard operating procedures (SOPs), but the TLP has neither sought permission nor assured to follow the legal protocol.
The minister revealed that several people were arrested in Punjab and Islamabad, which included sticks, chemicals, glass bottles and other weapons, including tear gas shells and facial masks, which raised serious concerns about the group’s intentions.
“Does it look like a peaceful protest or an attempt to incite violence?” Chaudhry asked, adding that the detainees were confirmed by the TLP office lifting.
The Minister said that the TLP’s actions are aimed at drawing attention to national security issues, and remembering that “even during Indian invasion,” the group announced a similar Gaza march.
He emphasized that Pakistan has been one of the most vicious countries in support of Palestine.
