Islamabad: On the call of PTI founder Imran Khan, convoys led by Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Opposition Leader Omar Ayub entered the boundaries of Punjab, after which the PTI has changed its strategy.
According to Express News, convoys from Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa left for Islamabad to protest against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. The convoys from Balochistan and Sindh reached Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and gathered at one place.
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The Chief Minister said in a short address to the workers in Swabi that now we have to move forward and not return until Imran Khan is released. He said that we should use all our strength to open the way.
When the large PTI convoy led by the Chief Minister left Swabi, it entered the boundaries of Punjab, when the police shelled Attock Bridge, Chhich Interchange and Ghazi Bertha Canal.
Later, the Chief Minister directed the convoy to stop at Ghazi Maqam for a while and said in his address that the workers should prepare because there is a fight ahead.
Don’t come back without taking Khan, Bushra Bibi In a short address to the workers, Bushra Bibi said, “You sit in your vehicles, we have to go fast and don’t come back without taking Khan, you will get tired if you do this.”
When the participants of the convoy coming from Haripur reached Attock Bridge, the police fired heavily, on which the protesters set fire to the green belt around them, while a Suzuki parked on Ghazi Bridge was also set on fire.
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf changed its strategy after the convoy entered Punjab’s borders and directed the Hazara Division convoys reaching Taxila to return to the Burhan Motorway Rest Area via GT Road and join Ali Amin Gandapur’s convoy.
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Omar Ayub enters Punjab’s borders with the convoy Earlier, Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Omar Ayub reached Taxila in a convoy where a police convoy was shelled at the check post. Later, the police had to retreat due to the advance of PTI workers.
A large convoy led by Secretary General PTI Omar Ayub from Hazara Haripur crossed the police barrier at Gango Bahtar and entered Punjab’s borders. In which workers are present in large numbers.
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In addition, a heavy contingent of Islamabad police and Rangers is also equipped with tear gas shells, rubber bullet guns and anti-riot equipment at Katti Pahari Margalla, Taxila.
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Bushra Bibi is also part of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister’s convoy, while the convoy is being led by Ali Amin Gandapur. Earlier, sources said that Bushra Bibi will not participate in the protest.
Also read: PTI protest; Rawalpindi turned into a container city, the city sealed at 70 places Bushra Bibi said that we expect the worker’s family to join, so Khan’s family will be the first to be part of this march, Khan’s given goals will be successfully achieved.
Sheikh Waqas said that Bushra Bibi is going to Islamabad with the worker to achieve the goals given by Imran Khan, Kar cannot be left alone at this time.
Police actions The police dispersed a group of a few people who had reached near the Faizabad interchange, while the federal police also shelled near the Faizabad bridge to disperse the workers who had gathered near Sohan after seeing the police advancing towards them.
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According to sources, PTI workers pelted stones at police personnel in Faizabad and tried to enter Islamabad. Due to the heavy deployment of police, miscreants have so far failed in their objectives.
Police say that no worker will be allowed to take the law into their own hands, action will be taken against the workers according to the law and they will be dealt with with an iron hand.
Also read: We will open any roads they close, says Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister The standoff between police and PTI workers continued in Faizabad. During this, the police arrested more than 60 protesters, while a dozen workers were also arrested from Rawalpindi.
The police arrested 28 workers who had gathered at 26 Chungi, most of whom were found with knives and shotguns. According to police sources, Afghan citizens are also among those detained.
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According to sources, PTI Chief Whip Aamir Dogar and leader Zain Qureshi were arrested by Punjab Police. Both leaders were detained from Qadirpuran Toll Plaza, Multan.
Arrests in Rawalpindi Rawalpindi Police arrested NA-52 candidate Colonel Ajmal Sabir Raja and MPA PP-11. Police took action and dispersed the rally participants.
75 workers arrested from Faisalabad Police action is underway to maintain law and order in Faisalabad and during this, 75 people trying to go to Islamabad have been arrested while 20 vehicles including 16 cars and 4 coasters have been seized.
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According to the police spokesperson, 595 people have been arrested across the region so far for violating Section 144. The police clarified that Section 144 is in force in the region, no illegal gathering or rally is allowed at any place. Those who disrupt law and order and violate the law will be dealt with iron hands. The safety of citizens’ lives and property is the top priority, which will be ensured at all costs.
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In the Bachiana area of Jaranwala tehsil of Faisalabad, police arrested several workers, including Rai Habibullah, brother of PTI MNA Rai Haider Salahuddin Kharal. Police arrested PTI MNA Azimuddin Lakhvi from NA-133 along with his associates.
Federal Interior Minister’s aerial visit to Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Attock Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi conducted an aerial visit to review the security arrangements of the three cities and said that necessary steps have been taken to ensure public order as per the order of the Islamabad High Court.
He said that the officers and soldiers of the Police FC and Rangers are performing their duties diligently, the government has taken all possible steps to protect the lives and property of the people. The miscreants will be dealt with strictly according to the law and no one will be allowed to disturb the law and order situation in the capital.
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The Srinagar Highway and Motorway Link Road under No. 26 Chungi Bridge were also closed, while the route from M1 Peshawar and M2 Lahore to Islamabad was completely sealed with containers.
According to the police, the route from Srinagar Highway to Islamabad to M1 and M2 has also been directed to be closed. Federal government preparations On the other hand, the federal government has made it clear that in light of the court orders, no one will be allowed to protest or sit-in in Islamabad and the law will be taken against violators.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi telephoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gauhar and informed him about the orders issued by the Islamabad High Court and informed him that the government will comply with the court order at all costs.
