Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-E-insaf (PTI) began to mobilize from various parts of the country on Monday, before the official protest call of the party. The movement comes as PTI has marked two years since the imprisonment of its founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
The first mobilizations were reported in various regions, where PTI workers expressed requests for the immediate release of Imran.
In Lahore, a large crowd rallied under the direction of the figure of Pti Shaukat Bassora, walking through the roads of the key city with festive flags and singing pro-Imran slogans.
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In Okara, the head of the PTI, Mehr Abdul Sattar, led a motorcycle rally, where the participants raised the slogan, “release our Khan”. Convises have been seen moving to a central point in the context of the mobilization effort.
The PTI Insaf youth supervision also launched its first convoy from the Mohmand district, signaling an increasing basic dynamic even before the official call to protest is made public.
In Sheikhupura, a protest movement was initiated by the member of the Assembly of Punjab, Waqas Mehmood Maan, who is also the main vice-president of the Kisan wing of the party in Punjab. A significant number of farmers have joined the demonstration, demanding the release of the former imprisoned Prime Minister.
Meanwhile, a PTI chief said the police attacked his vehicle and injured her when he was trying to participate in a peaceful demonstration.
According to the press release, the incident occurred while the chief organizer of Punjab, Aliya Hamza Malik, accompanied her. The chief also allegedly alleged that the authorities did not allow peaceful demonstrations to continue.
A convoy of Tehsil Tall is currently heading to Hangu.
Former Vice-President Qasim Khan Suri wrote on X that “in Lahore, before night raids on the houses of managers and workers in the PTI, individuals in simple clothes were seen breaking the video surveillance cameras.
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According to Punjab IG: “Do not abuse strength – these uniform remain awake at night for your safety.”
More than six AMPs were arrested in Lahore. The deputy chief of the opposition at least Qureshi was detained.
Mpas Farukh Javed Moon, Colonel Shoaib, Nadeem Sadiq Dogar, Khawaja Salahuddin, Aminullah Khan and Iqbal Khattak were also arrested.
In addition, the preparations for protests were also completed in various constituencies in Lahore.
According to Pti Lahore president, Imtiaz Shaikh, the party will organize solid demonstrations in several areas of Lahore, and an attempt will be made to organize a central show at one place. However, given the situation, an alternative plan has also been prepared.
Meanwhile, the party says that to stop the demonstration, the police owned more than 300 workers in Lahore and made raids on the houses of party leaders.
On the other hand, in anticipation of a possible call for protest by PTI, Rawalpindi police set up numerous security measures, with more than 4,000 agents deployed across the city, the city police officer (CPO) said on Monday.
Special arrangements have been taken around Adiala prison, including the deployment of law management force units to strengthen control in sensitive areas. Article 144 was imposed in Rawalpindi and the authorities promised to ensure its full application.
According to the CPO, the police follow the situation through the city cameras and other surveillance tools.
Any violation of the law will cause immediate action, he said, adding that no individual or group will be authorized to disrupt public life.
The police stakes and the patrol teams were activated at the city level as part of the efforts to maintain public order. The CPO reiterated that the rule of law and public peace will be confirmed at all costs.