> there is good precedent and this justification is less necessary I guess this is more or less the reason. They probably see themselves as the first line of d

> there is good precedent and this justification is less necessary I guess this is more or less the reason. They probably see themselves as the first line of defence in internal security unlike at other democratic countries. The repeated military intervention in internal matters has set off a positive feedback loop where those capable enough and wanting to bring positive impact join the military. So remaining institutions (civil services, police, law& order, politics etc.,) continue to erode and get more corrupt.