Troops sent to DGK, Multan to preempt likely reaction to Zarb-e-Azb

MULTAN: In a bid to preempt any likely reaction in South Punjab of operation Zarb-e-Azb, security in the entire area has been put on high alert, while several contingents of Pak Army have been sent for deployment in different districts of Dera Ghazi Khan and Multan, Geo News reported on Sunday.

Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that in the backdrop of terror incidents in reaction to Zarb-e-Azb feared in southern Punjab, security has been put on high alert, while the troops equipped with modern weapons and a passion to face Himalyan challenges have been sent to the different districts of DIK and Multan for immediate deployment and to thwart any likely attempt from the terrorists. The contingents of troops constituting of Quick Reaction Force and Rapid Reaction Force are fully capable of meeting any emergency situation, ISPR said.

Besides, a joint operation and coordination centre headed by Major General Hasnat Amir has been set up, where the officers of police, civil administration and sensitive organizations along with the army would be available for the security in Multan, DIK, and Sahiwal divisions.