Army Deployed in Rawalpindi Under Article 245
Three army companies are to assist the Rawalpindi district administration in maintaining law and order following a request from Punjab’s Home Department, according to the notification details provided to Islamabad Tribune.
RAWALPINDI: The federal government has approved the deployment of Pakistan Army personnel in Rawalpindi under Article 245 of the Constitution to assist the civil administration in maintaining law and order, according to details of a notification provided to Islamabad Tribune.
Three Army Companies to Be Deployed
According to the notification details, three companies of the Pakistan Army will be deployed in Rawalpindi to support the district administration in security-related duties.
The deployment was sought by the Punjab Home Department in Lahore, which requested federal authorities to provide military assistance in Rawalpindi.
Army to Assist Civil Administration
Under the arrangement, army personnel will operate in aid of the civil administration, with the stated purpose of helping authorities maintain peace and public order in the district.
Deployment Comes Under Article 245
Article 245 of Pakistan’s Constitution provides the constitutional framework under which the Armed Forces may, subject to the federal government’s directions, act in aid of civil power.
The provision has previously been invoked for deployments intended to support civil authorities during significant law-and-order or security situations.
Details of Deployment
The notification details provided to Islamabad Tribune specify the deployment of three army companies.
However, the precise duration, operational areas and detailed deployment plan should be treated as subject to the competent authorities’ directions unless specified in the original notification.
