The government of Punjab province in Pakistan has written to the federal Ministry of Interior requesting the deployment of Rangers in Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, and Mianwali.

According to the Punjab government’s correspondence, the request for Rangers’ deployment was made “in view of the anticipated law and order situation.”

A spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department stated that the request was sent to “assist with security” at the behest of the provincial police.

According to the spokesperson, the recommendation includes deploying three Rangers companies in Rawalpindi, five wings in Attock, and one company each in Jhelum and Mianwali.

The Home Department stated that Rangers contingents will remain deployed in all four districts until October 5, 2026.

The spokesperson added that the deployment of Rangers was approved during the 59th meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Law and Order.

The statement noted that the deployment would be carried out under Article 245 of the Constitution of Pakistan, the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997, and relevant provisions of the Pakistan Rangers Ordinance 1959.

According to the Punjab Home Department, protecting the lives and property of the public is the government’s top priority.

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