Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan is in prison; Hundreds of followers have entered Islamabad demanding his release. The protesters have announced their demand for his release and have also announced a march to Parliament and a sit-in. The government imposed a strict lockdown in this regard. Furthermore, to stop the protesters, barricades were put up on the National Highway, but Imran’s supporters removed them, during which Imran’s supporters also had a violent clash with the police, in which one policeman was killed and dozens were injured. .
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, 72, has been in prison since August last year after calling for nationwide protests. In which he condemned the stolen mandate, the unjust detentions of people, and the passage of the 26th Amendment, stating that it had strengthened the “dictatorial regime.”
The protesters, led by Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi, began their journey through the militancy-affected province on Sunday with the aim of staging a sit-in in D -Chowk, which is located near several important government buildings. This includes Rashtrapati Bhavan, Prime Minister’s Office, Parliament and the Supreme Court. Authorities had blocked roads by placing shipping containers, but protesters with lifting equipment and other heavy machinery removed them and moved on.
Internet service closed in sensitive areas
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Gandapur, the convoy entered Islamabad from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Quoting Imran’s party’s PTI leader Shaukat Yousafzai, Dawn said the convoy entered Islamabad from Sangjani toll plaza. The party also shared images of the convoy from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa bordering Islamabad. At the same time, the government has banned demonstrations by imposing Article 144, which is used to restrict political activities. But protesters began to advance, removing barricades and clashing with security personnel. A police officer was killed in a clash at the Hakala crossing. At the same time, Pakistan’s Interior Ministry announced on Saturday night that internet service had been disrupted in sensitive areas.
Dozens of police officers injured in violent confrontation
Police in Pakistan’s Punjab province said in a post on .
He also said that another Sargodha police officer was injured due to “fire by miscreants” and is being treated. Local media report that dozens of police officers were injured in the clashes.
What did Shahbaz Sharif say about violence?
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the death of the policeman and ordered that the culprits be identified and severely punished. He said attacking police officers in the name of a peaceful protest is reprehensible. At the same time, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said violent protesters will be brought to justice.
Bushra Bibi appealed to her followers
PTI protesters entered the capital at night. Bushra Bibi said in a video message that people are arriving in Islamabad and asked those who have not left to reach the capital. At a stop near the Hazara crossing, he told his followers that, my brothers, we will not end this march until Imran is with us. I will remain there until my last breath and all of you will have to support me, this is not just a fight for my husband but a fight for the country and its leader. Bushra Bibi said that Imran Khan has appealed to the people that those who have not yet come out should do so for the future of themselves and their country.
