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Islamabad police deployment for GB elections called off: sources
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The planned deployment of Islamabad Police personnel to Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) for upcoming electoral duties has reportedly been cancelled, official sources told ARY News.
- According to details, the Gilgit-Baltistan government had formally requested the assistance of Islamabad Police to ensure security arrangements during the election process.
- Under the initial plan, personnel from multiple branches of Islamabad Police were scheduled to be dispatched to Gilgit-Baltistan to support local law enforcement agencies in maintaining law and order.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The planned deployment of Islamabad Police personnel to Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) for upcoming electoral duties has reportedly been cancelled, official sources told ARY News.
Sources said that the decision was taken after a significant portion of Islamabad Police was already being sent to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), which affected the availability of additional force required for upcoming GB elections.
According to details, the Gilgit-Baltistan government had formally requested the assistance of Islamabad Police to ensure security arrangements during the election process.
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