Authorities withdrew security from district judges, including the removal of armed guards assigned to their protection, sparking a significant security dispute in the nation’s capital.
Senior police officials were quickly called to account by the Islamabad Sessions Court.
Alarm is triggered by security disengagement.
The safety of judicial officers was questioned when the security provided to Islamabad’s district judges was abruptly removed. Additionally, the judges’ armed guards were withdrawn.
Given the delicate nature of the matters that district and sessions courts handle, the ruling has raised concerns among the legal community.
