RAWALPINDI: In the wake of a protest call given by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) outside Central Jail Adiala on August 5, the district administration has imposed Section 144, banning all kinds of gatherings, sit-in, rallies and processions.

The ban will remain in force for a period of seven days from August 4 till 10th within the revenue limits of Rawalpindi district. Under the ban, all kinds of assemblies, gatherings, sits-in rallies, processions, demonstrations and other such activities are prohibited.

Carrying of weapons, spikes, batons, ball bearings, petrol bombs, improvised explosives or any other instrument that could potentially be used for violence, besides pillion riding and use of loudspeakers, has also been banned. The decision to impose Section 144 was taken in the light of the district intelligence committee’s meeting on Monday.

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On the other hand, 4,000 police personnel are being deployed, and roads leading to Adiala jail has virtually been sealed. According to sources, additional police have been deployed on roads leading to Adiala jail following a request from the jail authorities.

They indicated that SP security issued a letter on behalf of CPO Rawalpindi Khalid Hamdani, instructing all Rawalpindi police personnel to remain at their duty posts.

The letter further states that all forces should be present at police stations, checkpoints, guards and offices until further notice, ensuring police presence to facilitate prompt response in any emergency.

Published in Dawn, August 5th, 2025