Rawalpindi to seal off 50 points ahead of PTI protest on November 24

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Rawalpindi will be sealed off from 50 points on November 24 to prevent protests by the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party. Security measures include using shipping containers and barbed wire, with police and commandos deployed throughout the city. Over 30 PTI workers have already been arrested in a crackdown that began on Tuesday night. Police plan to avoid using water cannons or rubber bullets unless necessary, as they anticipate potential violence from protesters. The local police have not requested additional forces from the Punjab government, relying instead on their own resources. Authorities are focused on maintaining peace and preventing any protests or unrest.


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