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Islamabad (News Desk) In view of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) announcement of a protest at D Chowk in the red zone of Islamabad today, most of the entry and exit routes, roads and highways of the federal capital have been closed. with containers while 24 people including sisters of PTI founder chairman Imran Khan were arrested from D Chowk.
According to private TV, a series of arrests continues in Islamabad’s D Chowk to prevent PTI workers from participating in the protest, the police have arrested a total of 24 people.
Among those arrested are the sisters of PTI founder Imran Khan, Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan.
The two sisters have been moved to the police station secretariat after their arrest.
On the other hand, the caravan under the leadership of Prime Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has reached the Peshawar Toll Plaza for a protest in Islamabad. Thousands of workers welcome the Prime Minister in the toll plaza diggers to remove the barriers as well.
Due to PTI’s call for protest, riding of dual motorbikes has been banned in the capital Islamabad and mobile phone services have been suspended.
In view of the protest, Chongi No. 26 in Islamabad has been sealed by placing containers from Taxila Place, Faizabad, Sector I8, IJP Double Road, Margalla Road have also been closed by placing containers, Sangjani Faizabad Containers have also been distribution of Sector G XI Chowk, Golra Mor Flyover and Underpass.
Due to PTI protest, 4 bridges connecting Sarai Alamgir to Jhelum, Gujrat to Wazirabad are closed for traffic, Lahore, Mandi Bahauddin, Kharian, Gujranwala to Islamabad and Rawalpindi are also closed.
Even in Mandi Bahauddin, the administration is active in the face of the protest and the roads are completely blocked by placing containers, while heavy police force has been deployed, the bridge connecting the land routes on the Jhelum River and the Chenab River have also been closed
Islamabad Police spokesperson has warned that Section 144 is in force in Islamabad, citizens should not be involved in any illegal act, police are always busy to protect the life and property of the people, those who disturb the peace and order.
He further said that while travelling, keep the traffic advisory in mind considering road closures, to know the latest traffic situation, guidance can be taken from Islamabad Police FM 92.4 and Pukar 15.
According to the spokesperson of the Punjab Home Department, in view of the PTI protests, after the imposition of Section 144 in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Attock and Sargodha, all political gatherings, demonstrations, protests and all such activities have been banned in Lahore and Rawalpindi. .
According to the spokesperson, Section 144 is in force in Lahore from Thursday, October 3 to Tuesday, October 8. The ban in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Attock and Sargodha has been decided on the recommendation of the district administration.
Punjab Home Department spokesperson has said that in view of security threats, any public gathering can be a soft target for terrorists, orders have been issued for establishment of law and order, protection of human lives and property, for the services of Rangers .
It should be noted that the Islamabad district administration has imposed Section 144 in the city and under the ‘Peaceful Assembly Public Order Act 2024’, there is a ban on holding public gatherings in some places in the capital.
On the other hand, cases have been registered against 67 PTI workers for violation of Section 144 in Faisalabad on October 2, 5 cases have been registered for road block and vandalism during the protest.
Cases have been registered by the police against the workers at Kharrianwala, Jardanwala, Civil Line, Batala Colony and D-type police stations.
Mohsin Naqvi will not be merciful if someone shows up
Yesterday, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that protesting in the presence of a foreign leader in the capital is not appropriate.
On the other hand, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman has also advised the PTI to postpone the protest to the opposition parties in Islamabad until the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting ends.
Ali Amin Gandapur will reach D Chowk anyway
Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has also announced that he will reach D Chowk anyway during today’s protest
Ali Amin Gandpur warned the government that their protest would be peaceful and that the criminals would be responsible for the deterioration of the situation.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Adviser on Information Barrister Saif has accused the government of planning violence, claiming that the Legislature government has prepared a bit of fire, and warned that the Punjab police should remain within constitutional limits or face legal action against them.
It should be remembered that 4 days ago PTI called anew for a national protest for ‘independence of the judiciary’ and despite the ban on public gatherings in Islamabad, it announced that it would hold demonstrations at D Chowk and PTI founder In the announcement attributed to Imran Khan, it was said that a demonstration will be held at D Chowk in Islamabad on October 4.
The party announced this plan a day after the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa threatened the federal government and other organizations with dire consequences if they did not stop the action against the PTI workers.
Ali Amin Gandapur said he was ready to protest in any place announced by the former prime minister.
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