Police prepare participants’ list
66
RAWALPINDI: Police have prepared a list of the participants of Azadi march, including the vehicles they used and workers of Ansarul Islam and their financers and other particulars.
In this regard, directives were issued to all station house officers along with a pro forma to provide two-hourly details about the opposition parties’ convoys passing through their respective areas.
The details sought by the city police officer (CPO) comprised the number of participants of JUI-F, Ansarul Islam, civil society, other political parties, party flags and Kashmir flags, etc.
Say about 28,000 to 30,000 people in more than 1,200 vehicles passed through the limits of Rawalpindi police
The police also sought the names of individuals and their political affiliations who had arranged receptions for the participants or for the leaders of the opposition parties.
Details of political rallies joining the main rally passing through the limits of Rawalpindi district police were also sought. The police were worried over JUI-F’s plan to pass the main procession through Murree Road. However, the procession took Islamabad Expressway to reach the venue of the gathering in Islamabad.
The police estimated that 28,000 to 30,000 people in more than 1,200 vehicles, including trucks, cars, jeeps and motorcycles, passed through the limits of Rawalpindi police via Gujar Khan, Mandra and Rawat.
Details of small convoys that emerged from different parts of the district were also gathered and sent to the authorities concerned. The police had deployed 4,000 personnel and three companies of Rangers to meet any emergency situation.
A flag march was carried out by Elite Police Force, Dolphin Force, Traffic Police, Pukar 15 and special sections of Rangers in the garrison city on Friday.
The flag march started from the Rawalpindi Police Lines and passed through different roads of the city. The flag march was led by SP Potohar Syed Ali and SP Rawal Asif Masood.
CPO Mohammad Faisal Rana while addressing the officers said the police were determined to protect the lives and property of the citizens.
“Police are alert all the times and prepared to take any action under the law against any law violators,” he said.
Published in Dawn, November 2nd, 2019
Read more
On DawnNews
Comments (66) Closed
Nov 02, 2019 10:07am
Catch these hooligans and put them in jail for violating the law - don't let these hired trouble makers get away! Set an example so in the future such corrupt politicians and their cronies do not blackmail state through their hidden agendas and financial support from their foreign agents.
(Note: I regularly advocate my impartial views against injustice, inequality, oppression and nepotism without supporting any of the political parties. For me my country comes first - be aware of such fake ID's and their silly posts!)
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 10:08am
Pakistanis yesterday saw IK's biggest claim come true. Every opposition party shunned ideology and supported corruption.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 10:10am
My dear Imran, thank you for standing up like the true hero that you are. Please know crores of Pakistanis are with you.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 10:11am
We lost Bhutto, we won't lose Imran.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 10:34am
What a foolish way to handle the severe situation. So practicable.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 10:44am
As you sow so shall you reap (2014) pounds history is repeating itself
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 11:20am
Many of Azadi marchers look like just came from Afghanistan to support the Taliban in march. No place for these freaks in Pakistan who murdered thousands of children in Peshawar and surrounding areas.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 11:34am
The old cliche . ' Enemy of my enemy is a friend ' - Otherwise what is common between Maulana and PML(N), PPP ?
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 11:35am
Wonder what do these guys do for earning? Feeling pity
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 11:41am
I wonder how many joined from RWP-ISB region considering PTI swept the polls in both these cities.. :)
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 11:53am
@Ahmad, "Look like"...
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 12:17pm
Was there a need ? Is it to scare marchers ?
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 12:50pm
Dont let anymore hired goons enter islamabad, otherwise it will become a law and order situation. Why letting more hired thugs in.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 12:56pm
Those who try to take the law into their own hands must be nipped in the bud.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 01:22pm
Not all were March participants. Those about 30,000 people who passed the toll plaza near Islamabad, also included the normal travellers to upcountry.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 01:31pm
What does PM Bibi suggest
Pray
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 01:39pm
They don't have enough paper or a computer big enough to prepare that list.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 01:57pm
@Anti-Corruption_Pakistani, why IK is not the only one who had the right to dharnas5
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 01:59pm
@Anti-Corruption_Pakistani, why IK is not the only one who had the right to dharna, and the public he brought with him was no farishtaas
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 02:22pm
@Anti-Corruption_Pakistani, which hooligans are you taking about? Has any law been violated so far? Your impartiality is evidently visible in your cries to put the innocent behind bars. Read the constitution of Pakistan while paying special attention to the right to peacefully protest. Those with beards, wearing shalwar kameez are no lesser citizens than anyone else. No law has been violated so quit whining.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 02:26pm
the beginning of the end for Imran
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 02:28pm
Every vehicle that entered Islamabad should have their papers checked and should be confiscated that have not paid duty.
This is a good time to check ID of these marchers and see who are criminals.
This march shows the political system of Pakistan and why Pakistan is not ready for fully democracy.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 02:59pm
They need a software update
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 03:02pm
@Fareed N, Minimum common denominator, democarcy binds all the players to common set of rule
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 03:04pm
Good that is what the UK police do. Their names should be noted. They attacked a woman reporter didd PLM N and PPP condemn them.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 03:09pm
Police should see if these people are Pakistanis if they are Afghanis they should be put on a container back to Afghanistan. But they must be given the money promised to them by the maulana.
People voted for IK in the fairest election ever and will never accept an in house chang.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 03:15pm
The JUI are making the state waste money policing a useless protest. The money would have been better spent on providing schooling for the 5 million Pakistani children who are out of school.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 03:16pm
IK is tasting a dose of his own medicine.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 03:18pm
This is the beginning of the end of this government.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 03:21pm
Why have some of them got masks on their faces? Who are they? Why hide? unless your attentions are something else.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 03:40pm
@Murad, What does your bibi suggest pray too
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 03:50pm
All the best wishes for law enforcement agencies to help keep peace. your sacrifices are for a secure Pakistan.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 03:56pm
@Anti-Corruption_Pakistani, ..This is lying. This not new n no hooliganism taking place. Quite peaceful unlike Imran Dharna unlawful attacked institutions incited civil disobedience. Corrupts r sitting with him. Imran himself can't be said clean if truely speaking. Maulana has done nothing wrong vis a vis Imran.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 03:59pm
People have had enough of this incompetent government and IK has to resign
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 04:05pm
@Tahir Raouf, 'As you sow so shall you reap (2014) pounds history is repeating itself'
That time there was a cause, this one has none.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 04:40pm
Hunooz Dilli doorast. --- Bahadur Shah Rangeela.
Now all they are doing is counting people. That's true, this government is the most incompetent one. No conflict management or resolution skills.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 05:27pm
@Anti-Corruption_Pakistani,
Kindly mention the law that has been violated.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 05:28pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad,
you didn't say this in 2014
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 05:35pm
This is mass civil disobediance rather than a protest march. Will the organisers accept responsibility over jury and death or damage to property caused by their actions?
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 06:07pm
the only solution is the interference by army to diffuse the tension.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 06:14pm
Please wrap this hullabaloo and send them back. They are costing us precious school days and disrupting activities.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 06:18pm
Can they give number how many are protesting?
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 06:58pm
PTI and Musharraf have the backing of the silent majority what a joke
Past tall claims now catching up but I guess they are all the same IK NS Musharraf as long as they have power who cares about ethics
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 06:58pm
@Fastrack, nothing you can do to stop it
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 06:59pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, full the jails and forget about them
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 07:53pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, did you said same thing when IK party did longest sit down in Islamabad. These sit downs do not help the stressed economic situation.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 08:06pm
Round them up and take them all straight to jail.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 08:55pm
I.K take them down once and for all.. wait for them to make a mistake, which they will and just do it. All the best
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 08:58pm
@Vivek Lahore, Steal and loot. Where else do you think the money comes from?
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 09:00pm
@Murad, There you go again. Attach him personally. I wonder if your wife prays at all.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 09:24pm
Elections were over more than a year ago and they never went to a court to complain about anything. Instead they think that they can get their way through such tactics that are of no legal value other than a waste of time money and resources.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 09:35pm
Put all these protesters to work like China has done. Lots of our infrastructure is crumbling we need spare hands to fix it.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 09:40pm
Imran said the Muslims of India are facing troubles. What about the Muslims of Pakistan first ?? After 70 years, Pakistan establishment spends more time thinking and scheming about India and somehow fantasizing about inciting and arousing Indian Muslims against Indian state. Every month after Bangladesh 1971 till today seeing this mega march, Indian Muslims want nothing to do with Pakistan. Even Afghanistan is tired of Pakistan establishment’s nonstop meddling to incite ethnic violence among Muslims in Afghanistan. This egoistic and short sighted establishment must be replaced with progressives and pacifist liberals. Pakistan people have the potential to be the most shining and leading people in this world . Establishment has trapped them in their false narratives and false propagandas using controlled media to protect their budget - All in name of protecting Pakistan and Islam. So false.
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 10:34pm
PTI did the same let’s be fair to them
Recommend
0
Nov 02, 2019 10:48pm
@Tahir Raouf, - sad are people like you who cannot differentiate between the well wishers and self serving of Pakistan! Sincerely
Recommend
0
Nov 03, 2019 12:06am
Remember their faces and take them out one by one.
Recommend
0
Nov 03, 2019 01:01am
IK and his govt must,must not compromise beyond constitution limit. Do not listen these choares and doccues, let them SIT IN for 127 days. Nation is with IK.
Recommend
0
Nov 03, 2019 02:12am
So a fellow who can't even secure a National Assembly seat for himself is asking elected party to secede to him? This must be joke or Maulana is on halwa laced with something illegal.
The other two parties encouraged him and even stood by him on a container, they would be equally responsible as Maulana for any untowards incident. It appears PLM and PPP to be weakening out and will leave Maulana high and dry. At best they will last 2 ~ 3 weeks and implode.
Recommend
0
Nov 03, 2019 02:44am
@Tahir Raouf, the only difference is of political cause... one stood against corrupt government and another wants corrupt government... U will c fazl's end..
Recommend
0
Nov 03, 2019 03:18am
Imran Khan must go
Recommend
0
Nov 03, 2019 03:21am
@Anti-Corruption_Pakistani,
Iftikhar from Canada
Who will pay the toll charges for using the motorway? was a bank guarantee provided?
Who financed this expedition?
In one sense the amount received by each individual should be treated as taxable income no matter how small?
Recommend
0
Nov 03, 2019 03:26am
The faces are very clear, easily recognized and tried.
Recommend
0
Nov 03, 2019 03:28am
@Fastrack, And you missed another sentenced, IK said, all YATEEMs, means 9 out of 13 on container, are without any membership, they lost elections, including Maulana.
Recommend
0
Nov 03, 2019 04:28am
You harm one they harm 100 . Sit down and negotiate with decency and respect. The IK fanfare is over now this should finish the IK arrogance and hopefully after that he will deliver on 1% of his promises. Hiding behind the armed forces won’t change the anger of people that have nothing to lose and and lost the little they had thanks to the economic revolution
Recommend
0
Nov 03, 2019 06:47am
People cannot afford 2 meals a day; how come they afford that colourful uniform, food and other necessities.
Recommend
0
Nov 03, 2019 11:00am
While I agree with the comments of my colleagues, don't you think this PTI government has again failed to take timely action . Instead of having meetings with the Maulana earlier they allowed the smoke to become a big fire . PTI consists of overconfident, incompetent and arrogant people and who knows that they intentionally want Imran to be a failure.
Recommend
0
