Intelligence reports flag erosion of military control as Pakistan faces multiple uprisings
The resentment against the establishment in Pakistan, especially the army, is growing rapidly as the number of civilian deaths owing to its atrocities is on the rise.
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The resentment against the establishment in Pakistan, especially the army, is growing rapidly as the number of civilian deaths owing to its atrocities is on the rise.
The action of the security personnel against the members of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) is an example of brute force being used to silence peaceful protesters.
An intelligence assessment says that the security forces killed nearly 40 TLP members who were protesting in Muridke. The use of force was such that the TLP members decided to call off their protests. In fact, the TLP now says that it would hold protests on October 17 at the Data Darbar, which is a religious site in Lahore.
The TLP says that it would regroup on October 17 for a strategy meeting, following which the future course of action would be decided.
While the protests may have subsided, there is much to worry about for Pakistan.
The Afghan Taliban has reached out to the TLP and offered support.