A spokesperson for the Sindh police’s Special Security Unit (SSU) has said that over 1,200 officials would be stationed at highly sensitive, sensitive and normal poling stations in all districts of Karachi on February 8.

In a statement, the spokesperson said the SSU officers will also act as a Quick Response Force (QRF) in case of an emergency.

Further, SSU trainees — who have undergone different courses in training centres — have also been deployed to maintain law and order during elections, the spokesperson added.

SSU Commandant Dr Farrukh Ali was quoted as saying, “SSU officers are highly trained and capable to tackle any untoward incident if created by miscreants”.