The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has requested the Ministry of Defence to deploy army for by-polls in the NA 101 Gujranwala, to be held on March 22.
According to the ECP Punjab spokesman, this request has been made on demand of the contesting candidates, the provincial election commissioner and district returning officer, Gujranwala.
In a letter to the ministry, it has been requested to make necessary arrangements for provision of adequate security inside and outside the polling stations on the day of election.
