PTI supporters take to streets across the country against attack on Imran Khan
PTI supporters came out on the streets, across the country, on the call of party leadership to protest against the attack on former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
PTI workers pelted stones on Islamabad police at Faizabad Bridge, while the Rawalpindi’s traffic police did not issue an alternative traffic plan, due to which the citizens faced difficulties in reaching their destinations.
Islamabad police fired tear gas at protestors and arrested two workers who were pelting stones.
Taking to twitter, Islamabad Police said that “Protesters from Rawalpindi have gathered at Faizabad, the protesters are gathered with sticks, slingshots and stones, in which armed men may also be present.”
The statement added that, “Protesters from Rawalpindi are pelting stones on Islamabad Police, Rawalpindi administration should stop the protesters from illegal action”.
Islamabad Police furthered that “Police are identifying the evil elements and will take legal action with the help of Rawalpindi Police. Children are also present in the protestors so, parents should prevent their children from being part of any illegal activities “.
Lahore’s protest:
Protests were also held in Lahore against the attack on former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The massive crowd gathered outside Governor House Punjab.
Protestors burned tires outside Governor House Punjab to stage protest while some angry protestors set Governor House’s gate on fire.
A few protesters also broke the CCTV cameras while trying to enter the Governor House building where a scuffle broke out between the police and the protesters.
Karachi’s protest:
PTI supporters gathered at Shahrah-e-Faisal area of Karachi to protest against the assassination attack on party chief Imran Khan, where the police have started shelling tear gas to stop the protesters.
The Karachi police installed barriers to stop the PTI workers from marching towards Governor House.
PTI lawmaker Raja Azhar injured by tear gas shell fired by Karachi police at Shahrah-e-Faisal.
Quetta’s protest:
A protest against the attack on PTI Chairman Imran Khan was held at Quetta’s Manan Chowk under the leadership of former Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Suri, where the protesters chanted slogans against the PML-N led federal coalition government.
While addressing the protestors, Qasim Suri said that, “the protestors will sacrifice their lives but will not back down from the Haqiqi Azadi March.”
He said that the attack on Imran Khan will not down the morale of the participants of the Long march.
Balochistan observed shutter-down strike today in several cities of the country to stage protest against the tragic incident.
