Islamabad Police to Deploy 1,505 Personnel in AJK Amid Protest Call

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Police have finalized plans to deploy a 1,505-member force to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) in view of a protest call announced by the Joint Public Action Committee.According to official sources, the deployment has been approved by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad and includes senior officers as well as personnel from multiple operational units. The contingent will comprise one Deputy Inspector General (DIG), two Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), four Superintendents of Police (SPs), eight ASPs/DSPs, 16 Inspectors, two Sub-Inspectors, 70 Assistant Sub-Inspectors and 1,382 constables.Officials said the force will be equipped with full anti-riot gear and deployed to assist local authorities in maintaining law and order during the anticipated protests. Personnel from Islamabad Police’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Safe City, Operations and Security Divisions will also be part of the deployment.The Islamabad Police reserve force has been placed on standby, while special instructions have been issued regarding logistics, transportation and operational support. Security personnel have also been directed to carry essential equipment, including medical aid supplies, loudspeakers, flashlights and other operational resources.Authorities described the move as a major example of inter-provincial police cooperation aimed at ensuring public safety and maintaining peace in AJK. Security preparations are reportedly in their final stages as law enforcement agencies remain on high alert ahead of the planned demonstrations.