Unarmed riot police to be deployed to deal with PTI protesters: IGP report.

ISLAMABAD -- Unarmed riot force would be deployed to deal with the protesters under a "defence mechanism" prepared by the Islamabad police, a report by the office of the IGP of the capital city police said on Saturday.

'No political party will be allowed to hold a rally in the red zone to ensure the safety of sensitive installations, diplomats residences, and embassies of the foreign countries,' the report said and added that the PTI should only be allowed to protest as per court rulings.

'If a protest sit-in is staged in total compliance with the required code of conduct, we (the capital city police) are ready to provide security.'

The report was filed with the Islamabad High Court (IHC) during the combined proceedings of PTI's petition for a no-objection certificate (NOC) for holding a sit-in and a rally in the federal capital and businessmen's plea for ensuring citizens' rights during the protests.

The report also proposed that the roads leading to the airport should be handed over to federal agencies, while PTI could be made to provide a financial guarantee that its protest would be peaceful and no government property would be vandalised during its course.

'If PTI comes up with the required guarantee then there will no need for blocking the city with containers and we will provide security.'

The report also highlighted the threats to Imran Khan's life.

The IG Police has submitted a report in the Islamabad High Court.

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