ISLAMABAD – Sindh Police gets a new anti riots force to curb builtprotests.
The government of Sindh has established a special anti-riot police (ARP)unit to handle riots and violent protests, sit-ins and mob.
The newly raised specialized unit is equipped with the latest safetygadgets as per international standards.
The launching ceremony of the unit was held at Police Head Quarters GardenKarachi.
Additional Inspector General Police Dr Amir Shaikh was the chief guest ofthe event. Senior police officials and new force Jawans were also presentat the event.——————————
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Dr Amir Shaikh informed the gathering that ARP would be used to stopencroachments, rally and protest. The Jawans will be given special trainingto handle violent crowds and disburse mobs.
“In the first phase, 357 Jawans have been inducted in the ARP and deployedin the three Zones of Karachi. Out of these, 150 will be equipped with thelatest gas marks and other safety protection. ARP will also be providedwith a fire-resistant uniform to handle the worst situation. By thepassage of time the strength of the unit will be increased to 1,000personnel,” the IGP added.
