Instead, army officers have been granted magisterial powers to help maintain law and order. Asked about concerns over potential human rights violations, Intekhab reassured that the army remains “highly vigilant” against such issues. “There are clear instructions from the highest levels to prevent any human rights violations or extrajudicial killings,” he said. On the army's nationwide deployment, he said, "The army is deployed across the country to help maintain law and order." Intekhab stressed that the army was mindful of using its magisterial powers "properly and in a regulated manner".
