Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) began mobilizing across the country on Tuesday to mark two years since former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s imprisonment. The party called for protests demanding his immediate release, sparking a strong response from authorities. Security was tightened, especially around Adiala Jail, where Imran Khan remains detained.
In Lahore, six PTI members of the Punjab Assembly were arrested, with another detained as police continued a crackdown on the party’s leadership. The authorities reportedly detained over 300 PTI workers in Lahore and conducted raids at the homes of several party leaders. These actions intensified tensions as protests gained momentum across different regions.
Large crowds gathered in Lahore under the leadership of PTI’s Shaukat Basra, marching through the city while chanting pro-Imran slogans and waving party flags. Similarly, in Okara, PTI leader Mehr Abdul Sattar led a motorcycle rally where protesters demanded the release of their leader. Convoys from various parts of the country moved toward central protest points.
Meanwhile, the party’s Punjab wing reported police violence against former PTI member Aliya Hamza Malik. She was injured when police allegedly attacked her vehicle during a peaceful protest attempt. PTI leaders also claimed that authorities blocked peaceful demonstrations and carried out overnight raids targeting party workers’ homes.
Former National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri confirmed that plainclothes officials were seen disabling CCTV cameras during these raids. PTI’s protest movement remains strong despite the government’s efforts to suppress it, as supporters continue demanding justice for Imran Khan.
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