KARACHI: Pakistan Army troops will perform ‘Quick Reaction Force’ duties in case of any law and order situation arising during by-election on Karachi National Assembly (NA-245). According to details, Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Raja Sultan has directed law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and Sindh government to provide peaceful environment to voters of constituency.

In a statement, Election Commission of Pakistan said that Pakistan Army will perform ‘Quick Reaction Force’ duties in case of any law and order situation arising during NA-245 by-poll.

“Pak Army officials will be deployed outside most sensitive polling stations”, he added. Electoral watchdog directed Sindh administration to take immediate action against violators of code of conduct. “Stern action should be taken against elements on interference in election process”, it added. Election Commission has also constituted a central control room in Islamabad, which will continue to function till results are announced. Sikandar Raja personally spoke to Chief Secretary Sindh, Inspector General of Police and senior officials of concerned agencies on telephone and asked them to ensure implementation of election code of conduct at all cost.

District Police Officer, District Returning Officer, Returning Officer and District Monitoring Officer were directed to inform law enforcement agencies of any miscreant spoil or intend to spoil election environment during preparation of polling results.

Published in The Daily National Courier, August, 20 2022

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