Police launch crackdown on PTI workers as deadline for Islamabad rally expires

ISLAMABAD – Spokesperson for Islamabad Police stated that participants who violated the route threw stones at the police, causing injuries to the SSP Shoaib and several police officers. Later, the protesters dispersed.

Earlier, the spokesperson for Islamabad Police mentioned that the district administration had designated specific routes for attending the rally.

Traveling to the rally site on foot, by motorcycle, or by car outside the designated routes is prohibited and will not be legally permitted.

Strict legal action will be taken against those who violate the designated routes, and violators will be promptly arrested, said the spokesperson.

On the others side, the deputy commissioner of Islamabad issued a notification regarding PTI’s violation, stating that the PTI’s rally is continuing beyond the scheduled time (7PM).

In the notification issued for the violation of the NOC, the Islamabad DC has directed the administration and police officers to take action.

Earlier, the PTI’s much-awaited rally kicked off on the outskirts of Islamabad on Sunday, with district administration putting security on high alert and blocking off 29 arteries leading to the federal capital.

Addressing the gathering at Sangjani ground, PTI former Punjab president Hammad Azhar said that the gathering would help uphold the rule of law and ensure the Constitution’s supremacy.

He further said that no obstacles would stand in their way, stating, “God willing, we will secure Imran Khan’s release.”

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