In a breaking news, the CM KPK, Ali Amin Gandapur, has reportedly reached D-Chowk, Islamabad, along with his convoy. This marks a major victory for the PTI protestors who have been waiting for the PTI leader, Ali Amin Gandapur, since yesterday. It has been reported that the first convoy from KPK lead by Ali Amin Gandapur has finally reached D-Chowk.
پختونخواہ والے قافلے سے پہلا دستہ ڈی چوک پہنچ چکا ہے pic.twitter.com/ODPR0pOSmP
— 𝐼𝓂𝓇𝒶𝓃 𝐿𝒶𝓁𝒾𝓀𝒶 (@Lalika79) October 5, 2024
It should be noted that the Ali Amin Gandapur’s convoy has faced a lot of difficulties on their way to D-chowk. One of the convoys of Ali Amin Gandapur has reached at D-Chowk via Margalla Road. They have faced excessive shelling from police, toxic chemicals from helicopters and a lot more. Despite all the hurdles, they have finally reached D-Chowk where a lot of PTI protestors have been waiting for them.
Gandapur's caravan on Magalla road on way to D chowk pic.twitter.com/md52LaTTIx
— Mubashir Zaidi (@xadeejourno) October 5, 2024
The arrival of Ali Amin Gandapur’s convoy has further raised the spirits and faith of PTI protestors at D-Chowk as they are celebrating their leader’s arrival. Ali Amin Gandapur is expected to deliver his message as well at D-Chowk.
یہ عوامی سمندر ڈی چوک کی طرف بڑھ رہا ہے۔
— Ayesha Ali Bhutta (@ayeshabhutta01) October 5, 2024
اسے روکنا مشکل ہی نہیں، ناممکن ہے۔ pic.twitter.com/zFd8qLuJ5b
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.
الحمداللہ خیبر پختونخوا کا قافلہ تمام تر رکاوٹوں، مشکالات، ظلم و جبر کے باوجود اسلام آباد میں داخل ہوچکا ہے۔ قافلہ کا کچھ حصہ بلیو ایریا پہنچ چکا ہے۔
— Yar Muhammad Khan Niazi (@YarMKNiazi) October 5, 2024
خان بلائے اور پاکستان تحریک انصاف کے کارکن نا پہنچے ایسا تو ہو نہیں سکتا۔ #DChowkProtest
However, the zeal and enthusiasm of PTI protestors is continuously increasing as they are making their way for a peaceful protest at D-chowk. A large number of people have reached the venue along with CM KPK, Ali Amin Gandapur, crossing all the hurdles placed by the federal government.
علی امین گنڈا پور کی اسلام آباد میں اینٹری۔۔۔!!! pic.twitter.com/opPnepKwND
— Mughees Ali (@mugheesali81) October 5, 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.
اسلام میں قافلہ شامل ہوتے ہی علی امین اب پیدل قافلے کو لیڈ کر رہا ہے۔ pic.twitter.com/LSIMWV5wok
— Arslan Baloch (@balochi5252) October 5, 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.
Gandapur's caravan on Magalla road on way to D chowk pic.twitter.com/md52LaTTIx
— Mubashir Zaidi (@xadeejourno) October 5, 2024
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.