Staff Reporter
Lahore
The Gilgit-Baltistan(GB) police has sought the help of the Punjab Constabulary for security during the upcoming elections of the regional assembly.
According to sources, the I.G. Police Gilgit-Baltistan had requested for temporary deployment of the Punjab Police personnel to meet any contingency during the election.
Punjab Police chief has approved deployment of the police officers and personnel to GB region and 3000 policemen including officers will leave for the region to extend support to the local police department, sources said.
Gilgit-Baltistan police will be responsible to arrange boarding, lodging and transport for the policemen from Punjab, according to a letter on the subject. Deputy Commandent Punjab Constabulary Inaam Waheed has directed the officials to remain alert. The 2020 Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections are scheduled to be held on November 15, 2020.
The elections will be held in 24 constituencies in the region, each electing a member to the 3rd Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly. In the 33 members house, six are reserved for women and three for technocrats.
