
Security forces conducted searches from house to house across different localitiesin the country’s capital city late Saturday evening. Police and army officials searched houses in localities like Khanna and Shehzad Town. The government’s claim is that their intention is to maintain security in the country. However, it was alleged that some officers had conducted the searches in people’s houses without any warrant issued by any magistrate.
Security Measures Intensify Amid Diplomatic Activity
These wide-ranging searches are taking place during a time of substantial diplomatic activity in Islamabad through the arrival of foreign delegates. Thus, law enforcement has intensified its efforts in order to ensure that there are no possible sources of threat or insecurity.
Public Reaction and Legal Questions Arise