Government Unveils New Strategy to Handle PTI Long March Protesters
The federal police have been equipped with modern net launchers, which will be employed against protesters who resist or damage government property, according to police statements.
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - September 23, 2026) – The government has developed a new plan to manage protesters involved in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march. Under this strategy, federal police have received net launchers.
As per Geo News, police clarified that these launchers would be utilized against PTI marchers who resist or inflict property damage. The federal police will utilize these modern net launchers for the inaugural time during the PTI long march.
The launchers are anticipated to prove effective in apprehending suspects and managing emergency situations, aiding police in controlling suspects in challenging circumstances.
Meanwhile, a strategy was previously unveiled to prevent PTI protesters from traveling from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to Islamabad, involving the excavation of trenches along highways connecting KP to Islamabad.
Media reports suggest that trenches will be dug on the GT Road to impede protest crowds. Trenches are scheduled to be constructed at:
- 26 Number Chungi
- Pirwadhai
- IGP Road
- Aswal Road
- Kati Pahari
Barriers will also be installed on routes from KP to Islamabad. Labourers have been recruited to dig the trenches, while bags of soil are being gathered and stored in containers.
The Islamabad Police has additionally requested a substantial contingent comprising 16,000 personnel from Punjab and 2,000 from Sindh to handle the PTI long march scheduled for September 27.
Geo news sources indicate that, based on interior ministry directives, the Islamabad Police have commenced implementing a strategy to cope with the potential PTI long march.
The police have requested 3 deputy inspectors general, 7 senior superintendents of police, and 18 superintendents of police from Punjab and Sindh. They have also sought Rs827 million for security arrangements. Over 2,000 containers have been acquired in Islamabad and Attock to block highways. It is reported that approximately 30,000 personnel will be deployed in Attock.