Abstract

This paper is an in-depth study on the country's public disorder and the efficacy of police response. In order to understand the dynamics of police response towards violent public order situations, it is important to elaborate complexities of the prevailing environment. The evaluation of this environment revolves around the existing policing practices towards handling volatile law and order situations, available legal framework, and internal challenges to deal with violent situations firmly. The research is based on the police department's shared thoughts, years of handling turbulent situations, and the requisite provisions for an apt response. Besides relevant reports, articles and assessed data have been consulted. Suggestions as to how police can act in a better manner in times, related strategies and tactical procedures have been elucidated.

Highlights

  • Background of Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) ProtestThe principal aim behind extremist demonstrations was France’s interpretation and expression on freedom of speech and Islam

  • Pakistan has encountered a vivid history of protests, demonstrations, and mob organization, but no explicit and well-defined training has been given to the forces

  • TLP was proposed for the ban list authorized by the Pakistani government on 15th April, condemning them of terrorism as their protestors were seen terrorizing through street violence and attacking law enforcers

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Summary

Historical Perspective of Conflict and Violence in Pakistan

Pakistan came into existence under disheveled terms experiencing deaths of about 1 million people sacrificing lives and properties in the process of independence. Time and often, the security landscape of the country is entrenched in an array of conflicts and differences of opinions among multiple groups. The proliferation of violence is recognized as one of the deep-rooted and existing phenomena in the country. Religious, and ethnic divisions have manipulated violence as democratic and legal instruments to materialize personal goals. The reason behind the disturbance in the law-and-order situation of the country is primarily multi-dimensional and reflects an in-built, intricate experience stemming from an uncontrollable scenario of socio-cultural multiplicities and its predicaments. Pakistan is home to ethnic-linguistic, sectarian, and tribal splits resulting in extensive typologies (Malik, 2009). With the growth of sectarian and political views, violence is being normalized as a form of protest

Criminal Justice System
Law enforcement in Pakistan
Analysis of Police Capacity towards Public Order Situations
Historical Perspective
Background of TLP Protest
Consequences of Protest
Action against TLP
Assessment of Police Response
Lessons Learnt and Suggestions for Improvement
Trust Gap
Strategy cum capacity issues
Tactical actions anomaly
No clear directions
Aspects of ambiguity
Lack of Mob Handling simulation exercises
Inconducive working environment
Lack of professionalism
Lack of Skilled Training
Requisite Intervention by Police Leadership
Internal Control and Executive Strategies
Overhauling Training
Skill Attainment
Rapport among tiers
Peripheral influence
Preemptive Approaches
Application of Equipment
Equipment Utilization
Buddy System
Strategic Moves
Various Formations to Tackle Situations
Instilling Confidence
Information and Intelligence
Resource Support Cell
Verbal and Written abuse
Calculation of assets
Accountability Mechanism
Legal Protection
Conclusion
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