PESHAWAR (Kashmir English): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has demanded the immediate deployment of additional platoons of the Federal Constabulary in view of the security situation created by the so-called police peace committees in Bannu and Lakki Marwat.
According to the report, the security situation in both districts has been described as alarming due to threats to officers, obstruction of official movement, road closures, firing and withdrawal of police personnel from sensitive installations.
Willis has recommended the deployment of a total of nine platoons of the Federal Constabulary in Bannu and Lakki Marwat. Four platoons have been requested in Lakki Marwat and five in Bannu.
According to the report, the additional personnel will be deployed to provide security to important and sensitive places including the district jail, judicial complex, district administration, deputy commissioner office, High Court Bannu bench and grid station.
According to the authorities, the purpose of deploying additional security personnel is to prevent any untoward incident, protect important installations and ensure the safety of lives and property of the public.
