-Directs strict action against violence during protests
-Tasks Police to maintain peace during the PDM gatherings
From Abid Usman
LAHORE: The Punjab authorities on Wednesday have taken important decisions for maintaining law and order ahead of protests announced by opposition alliance, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), and summoned reports by concerned departments, citing sources.
Punjab Police Special Branch has been given a task to present a report on a daily basis regarding the law and order situation of the province. The decisions were taken during a session of a sub-committee of law and order of the Punjab cabinet.
It is decided to take strict action against those trying to disturb peace situation across the province. Sources added that concerned authorities have been directed to prepare ‘separate lists’ of political activities associated with the major opposition parties including Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F).
A report was sought regarding the venues of the opposition rallies to ascertain the estimation of the number of people and names of political activists who are deputed for the provision of food and transport facilities to the protestors. Moreover, another report was sought regarding the opposition leaders and workers who are facing cases. sources said.
