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Lahore turns into battleground as PTI protesters try to wriggle out out of checkpoints

Political tensions are at an all-time high in Pakistan with all eyes on Islamabad as city holding on to himself for in arrival of PTI workers and leaders head to the federal capital for in the partyMarsh Azadi, despite the government’s instructions not to do so.

So far the day has been filled with political drama. Lahore turned into a battlefield due to numerous brawls took place between police and PTI marchers as the latter tried to wriggle out out of barricades set up on them way.

Law enforcement on high alert and government instructed to take all possible measures” to stop PTI’s “Azadi March”. PTI Chairman Imran Khan leading a march that he says will be “the biggest ever” in political history Interior Minister Rana Sanaulla will address public soon over ongoing situation.

Keep Paths to Hospitals Open: The Interior minister

Against the backdrop of ongoing clashes in Federal Capital Minister of the Interior Rana Sanaullah instructed the Islamabad police and administration allow all government employees on duty enter the federal capital. At the same time he said media people cannot be stopped, and routes are directed towards hospitals should remain open.

Interior minister It has also tweeted that he would be speaking at a press conference shortly to discuss the current situation.

Clashes between police and PTI marchers in Lahore

At Batty Chowk in Lahore, police used tear gas to disperse PTI workers as they removed barriers were installed to block the way.

The PTI office in Lahore asked its employees to assemble today at Butty Chowk, from where they were supposed to leave. for Islamabad.

party workers gathered at a crossroads and collided with the police when they removed barriers, after which the police fired tear gas in order clear in area.

Arrests so far

The police have detained more more than 10 PTI employees from Butty Chowk; meanwhile, the police confirmed that some of the marchers also was arrested on the Srinagar Highway. PTI employees have also was arrested from D-Chowk.

Police attack Yasmine Rashid car

Police attack former health minister Yasmine Rashid car smashing her windshield in trying to stop her moving forward.

Judging by the footage distributed on social mediathe police used batons to stop her; However car continued move forward, despite the loss of balance.

Previously, she was surrounded by police. car when the PTI supporter came forward and insulted officials. Meanwhile, Yasmin tried to stop the police from taking her away. car keys.

Meanwhile Rashid in a statement confirming that the windshield of her vehicle was violated by the police. She said that she faced difficulty in leaving the area but now on in way in Islamabad.

“This government lost its meaning. I am 80-year-old woman. Why are they threatening of me? How to Stop a Peaceful Protest Democratically? she asked.

Rashid added that, in spite of everything, enthusiasm of the workers were better than ever.

Imran Khan reaches Wali’s denouement

Meanwhile, PTI Chairman announced to lead march from Vali interchange where he landed in helicopter. In a video message recorded before leaving former prime minister said, “This is the defining moment for Pakistan.”

calling people to join his in at the Azadi March, he assured his supporters that the PTI would deprive him of his freedom.

It is reported that the government plans detain Imran Khan

federal government He is reportedly planning to arrest party Chairman Imran Khan and his associates on them way from Peshawar despite the governments decision prohibit the long march.

News reported high security official how to tell that action will be taken in trying to stop what Imran Khan says will be ‘the biggest procession’ in Pakistan history.

Tuesday, government I decided use all this force to disrupt the “March of Azadi” PTI, with the police keep cracking down against Employees and officials of the FTI. Article 144 introduced. in Lahore, Karachi and sister cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi and roads leading up to the capital city from different parts of country is blocked.

islamabad braces for closing

Shipping containers used for blocking area leading towards the red zone visible ahead of a planned protest march by ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan, in islamabad, on Tuesday. — Reuters

Local authorities barricaded all entrances points to Islamabad with heavy shipping containers to discourage way of Participants of the PTI march.

The barricades were set up for two primary tasks: first hold back the long march and second to ensure reliable security of Red zone. All roads leading The red zone is closed except for Margalla Road. Containers have also was placed in D-Chowk to seal area around the Old parade ground and parliamentary lodges.

thousands of police officers, including the riot control unit, the counter-terrorist force, the anti-terrorist force and the police reserve along with Ranger contingents are deployed to maintain law and order in in city.

GT road, motorway blocked to stop the long march

Meanwhile, barriers were erected at several sites. points on Grand Highway (GT) and Peshawar-Islamabad Highway. The authorities have blocked all land routes between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab by laying huge piles. of dirt, containers, ballast stones, cement blocks and iron barriers and fences in many places.

Heavy contingents of in personnel of police with sticks force and the rangers have also was assigned to GT Road and Peshawar-Islamabad Highway to stop way of PTI workers towards Islamabad.

Roads are blocked in Karachi

Meanwhile, PTI supporters from Karachi are expected to hold demonstrations in Numaish Chowrangi; however, according to the police, preparations for their arrest have been completed.

Two prisoner the vans were kept on expect in case of possible arrests.

According to the traffic police, the road M.A. The genie and the areas adjacent to it are blocked. Road closures include:

  • Road leading towards People’s Chowranga from Numaish Chowarnaghi
  • Corridor 3 New Preedy Street from Saddar Dawakhan Street leading to the Chowranga people
  • Nizami Road (heading from Lines districts to Numaish Chovarngi) has also was blocked

Islamabad police release traffic plan

The traffic police has developed a traffic plan to facilitate public. According to official updatein and out points into the red zone were closed at Ayub, NADRA, Express and Serena.

Those who wish enter or leave the red zone can only use Margall road.

  • Atatürk Avenue was closed from T-Cross Nazimud Din to Geo Chowk.
  • The Nazimud Din road was closed from the Zoom gas station to Ataturk Avenue.
  • Jinnah Avenue was blocked from China Chowk to Chowk Express.
  • Murray road blocked for both sides of traffic towards Faizabad from Rawalpindi
  • Islamabad Expressway closed for incoming traffic to Islamabad at Gulburg Green Bridge

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Derrick Santistevan
Derrick Santistevan
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