Pakistan: Imran khan supporters entered Islamabad under leadership of Bushra Bibi, violent clash with police, 1 dead, many injured – Pakistan Imran khan supporters entered Islamabad under leadership of Bushra Bibi violent clash with police dead many injured ntc

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan is in jail, hundreds of supporters 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 blockade regarding this. Also, to stop the protesters, barricades were placed on the National Highway, but Imran’s supporters removed the barricades, during which Imran’s supporters also had a violent clash with the police, in which one policeman died, while dozens were injured. .

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, 72, has been in jail since August last year after he had called for nationwide protests. In which he condemned the stolen mandate, unjust arrests of people and the passage of the 26th Amendment, saying 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-hit province on Sunday with the aim of staging a sit-in at D-Chowk, which is located close to several important government buildings. This includes Rashtrapati Bhavan, Prime Minister’s Office, Parliament and the Supreme Court. Authorities had blocked highways by placing shipping containers, but protesters with lifting equipment and other heavy machines removed these and moved on.

PTI workers should not cross the red line: Naqvi

At the same time, Pakistan Home Minister Mohsin Naqvi warned Imran supporters not to cross the red line. He said that the situation in Islamabad is already sensitive, as the President of Belarus is in Islamabad on an official visit. We do not want to take any extreme step, but do not cross the red line so that we are forced to take extreme steps. The interior minister warned that authorities would not hesitate to impose Section 245, curfew or take any other “extreme measures”.

Internet service closed in sensitive areas

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Gandapur, the convoy entered Islamabad from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Quoting Imran’s party PTI leader Shaukat Yousafzai, Dawn said that the convoy entered Islamabad from Sangjani toll plaza. The party also shared footage of the convoy from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa in Islamabad border. At the same time, the government has banned rallies by imposing Section 144, this section is used to restrict political activities. But the protesters started moving forward by removing the barricades and confronting the security personnel. A policeman was killed in a clash at Hakala Interchange. At the same time, Pakistan’s Home Ministry announced late on Saturday night that internet service has been stopped in sensitive areas.

Dozens of policemen injured in violent clash

Police in Pakistan’s Punjab province said in a post on .
It also said that another constable of Sargodha police was injured due to “firing by miscreants” and is being treated. Local media reports say that dozens of policemen have been injured in the clashes.

What did Shahbaz Sharif say on violence?

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the death of the policeman and ordered that the culprits be identified and given strict punishment. He said that attacking police officers in the name of peaceful protest is condemnable. At the same time, Home Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that the violent protesters will be brought to justice.

Bushra Bibi appealed to her supporters

PTI protesters entered the capital area in the evening. Bushra Bibi said in a video message that people are reaching Islamabad and appealed to those who have not come out to reach the capital. At a stop near Hazara Interchange, he told his supporters that my brothers, we will not end this march until Imran is with us. I will remain there till my last breath and you all 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, they should come out for the future of themselves and their country.