Pakistan military deployment Begins in Northern Regions
The Pakistan military deployment in Gilgit-Baltistan started on Monday to control escalating violence. Authorities sent troops into the Himalayan territory following fatal demonstrations against international actions. These protests erupted after news of the Ayatollah Khamenei assassination strikes reached the local community.
The unrest has claimed 26 lives across the country so far. In the city of Skardu, protesters set fire to a United Nations office on Sunday. Clashes in that area resulted in 14 deaths, including one soldier.
Intense Clashes and Iran Strikes Casualties Pakistan
Hospital reports confirm rising numbers regarding Iran strikes casualties Pakistan as riots spread to major cities. In Islamabad, two individuals lost their lives during Sunday’s confrontations. Meanwhile, the southern port city of Karachi faced the most significant diplomatic breach.
Ten people died in Karachi during the US Consulate Karachi storming incident. Protesters successfully breached the outer wall of the compound during the chaos. Security forces now maintain a massive presence around all foreign missions.
Official Use of Article 245 Pakistan Military Deployment
The federal government invoked Article 245 Pakistan military deployment to assist civil power for three days. Ghulam Abbas, the regional information minister, confirmed a strict curfew in Gilgit and Skardu. This move aims to restore law and order after the weekend of bloodletting.
Authorities have banned all large gatherings and public congregations nationwide. Despite these restrictions, community leaders have called for funeral processions and further marches. They view the late leader as a vital spiritual figure for the community.
Escalation Following Gilgit-Baltistan Military Deployment
The Gilgit-Baltistan military deployment marks a serious shift in the government’s response to civil unrest. Thousands of people joined Parachinar protests and marches in Peshawar without immediate violence. However, the atmosphere remains extremely tense in the northern Dera Ismail Khan districts.
Local residents in Karachi report that blocked roads have paralyzed the city for a second day. Many Skardu citizens remain indoors as military patrols monitor the empty streets. The government insists these measures will remain until the threat of further rioting subsides.
