In disturbing set of events, the Islamabad police have launched a strict crackdown on PTI protestors as it has started firing tear gas in order to disperse them. The PTI protestors began gathering at D-Chowk in Islamabad on the call of Imran Khan but the federal government is taking them on strict hands. Not to mention, around 6 PTI protestors have been arrested from D-Chowk, Islamabad bringing the nationwide arrests to 30.
پنجاب پولیس نے ہمارے پُرامن احتجاج پر فائرنگ کی اُس کے باوجود پنجاب پولیس بھاگنے میں کامیاب ہماری منزل ڈی چوک ۔ pic.twitter.com/OSblrHvioI
— Shahid Khattak (@ShahidkhattakSk) October 4, 2024
Notably, at the Burhan Interchange, the police tried to stop the convoy of PTI protestors coming from KPK which further escalated the situation. The police fired tear gas shells on them as well while trying to disperse them. Also, the Islamabad authorities have sealed all the routes towards D-Chowk and Rawalpindi, cutting access for the PTI protestors to smoothly come at the venue of the protest.
ڈی چوک اسلام آباد pic.twitter.com/IGFKVGNIV7
— Sabir Shakir (@ARYSabirShakir) October 4, 2024
It should be noted that a massive protest by Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf (PTI) has been ongoing at D-chowk on the call of Imran Khan. However, the federal government has placed containers at Faizabad on the Express Highway, leading to the Red Zone. Due to the placement of containers, citizens are facing extreme difficulties on their way. Especially, the students going to educational institutions have faced difficulties in reaching to their institutes on the given time due to the hurdles placed by the government.
Imran khan has given a strong call to hold peaceful protests at Mianwali, Bahawalpur, Faislabad and a big power show at D-chowk Islamabad on October 4, Friday. The PTI leadership is determined and resolute in its plans to hold peaceful protests in the above-mentioned cities while its clashes with the government continue as the government is also showing resistance and putting hurdles to not allow the party workers to reach at the venue of the protests.
🚨 ہیلی کاپٹروں کے ذریعے وزیرِ اعلیٰ علی امین خان گنڈاپور کے قافلے پر شیلنگ کی جا رہی ہے#خان_کے_دیوانے_تو_نکلیں_گے pic.twitter.com/EffU9Dmdg9
— PTI Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (@PTIKPOfficial) October 4, 2024
Following the federal government orders, the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) authorities have also imposed section 144 in the city, restricting any public gatherings and groupings in the city and the security measures have also been tightened. Rawalpindi Metro Bus Service has also been suspended under further notice and double-riding on motorcycles is also prohibited in the city and the suburbs.
Moreover, the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has also advised its passengers to take safely and timely routes while coming to the Islamabad International Airport as all the flights have been operating as per the routine.
