Friday May 12, 2023
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has written to the Chief Commissioner of Islamabad and the Inspector General of Police, Islamabad to take necessary measures to secure government buildings and property, including police lines, in the event of the release of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan.
The agency issued two separate letters. In one letter, the agency recommended securing the premises where Imran Khan is currently being held as well as the adjoining buildings to avoid any inconvenience due to the potential threat of attacks by miscreants.
In a letter addressed to Islamabad Chief Commissioner Noor-ul-Amin Mangel and Islamabad IGP Dr. To Akbar Nasir Khan, the IB said that Imran Khan was making inflammatory statements against institutions that resulted in violent incidents across the country.
The agency's letter said, "Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi has been inciting the public against state institutions for a considerable period of time in his speeches, leading to unrest across the country, including the federal capital."
The letter also pointed out that PTI protesters had damaged government and private property. In addition, protesters blocked the road leading to the airport in Islamabad for hours, and food supplies were not allowed to enter the city.
"Protesters in the form of mobs took the law into their own hands in Islamabad. Protesters damaged and set fire to public and private buildings," it added.
According to the newspaper IB, the release of the former prime minister could potentially result in a significant reaction of protesters against institutions that threaten the lives and property of citizens. Therefore, the security of government buildings and facilities, including police lines, must be increased to counter the situation.
"The situation calls for security measures to be taken to thwart the miscreants' ambitions," it added.
The letter warned that mob backlash against institutions could intensify if Imran Khan is released, leading to potential harm to innocent lives and property. The IB suggested that effective preventive measures should be taken to counter the nefarious designs of the miscreants.
