Pak Army Finalizes Security Plan For Elections 2018
Pak Army Finalizes Security Plan For Elections 2018: On a demand by Secretary Seneral ECP during senate standing committee, Army is finalizing security strategy for the upcoming elections 2018.
Earlier it was shared with the committee members that 20 thousand polling stations are declared as sensitive, where security camera would be installed, using these security cameras the discipline of security and elections commission’s staff would also be monitored.
On a suggestion that army should be deputed on all the polling stations, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), in consultation with the Pakistan Army, has finalized its security strategy for the July 25th general elections.
The armed forces are expected to provide security to ensure the smooth conduct of elections. The final security plan will be announced after a consensus with law enforcement agencies as well as caretaker authorities in federal and provincial governments.
Pakistan Army may perform responsibilities as a rapid response force to ensure the secure conduct of general elections. Army personnel may also be stationed for securing logistics and printing of ballot papers by the election commission.
The ECP will send a formal request to the Ministry of Defence at General Headquarters (GHQ), sources revealed, adding that the decision for services by the forces will be made by the military high-ups.
Pak Army has already assured the ECP of its full cooperation. In addition, security for general elections will be ensured by police, rangers and other law enforcement agencies. Once announced, the security plan will be the joint responsibility of all stakeholders.
Former ECP secretary Kanwar Dilshad, while speaking to Express News, said Article 220 of the Constitution allows the electoral body to seek support from Pakistan Army during elections.
Senator Rehman Malik said the media should play a positive role during elections, caretaker setup should be able to conduct transparent elections, he demanded that the security should be provided to the politicians having live threats.
In last elections the son of Yousuf Raza Gillani kidnapped, if this type any mishap happen the Interior Ministry would be responsible.
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