Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, announced that 954 protesters have been arrested over the past three days, with 610 arrested yesterday alone. Addressing a press conference along with the chief commissioner Islamabad. the IGP reported the confiscation of over 200 vehicles and 39 various types of weapons, including Kalashnikovs, 12-bore guns, and other firearms during PTI protest. “We have all the video evidence showing armed protesters advancing with masks on their faces,” he said.

He further disclosed that 52 out of 71 injured individuals were law enforcement personnel. “Protesters used large fans to blow tear gas fumes back towards our forces,” he explained. Weapons were seized in large numbers from arrested protesters, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. Meanwhile, petrol pumps were closed due to potential threats of damage, confirmed the Chief Commissioner of Islamabad. The IGP reiterated a zero-tolerance policy toward acts of terrorism, stating, “We will not tolerate any terrorist activities under any circumstances.”

Credit: Independent News Pakistan