Islamabad police have filed eight cases against top leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), including its founder Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, and several party leaders, in connection with the ongoing protests at the capital’s D-Chowk. The cases also include charges against thousands of PTI supporters.
The charges against PTI leadership and their followers range from terrorism and violence against police officers to defying government orders, such as Section 144, which prohibits large gatherings. The FIRs have been filed in various police stations across Islamabad, including Shehzad Town, Sohala, and Bani Gala, reflecting the scale of the unrest.
Despite these legal challenges, PTI’s protest, which was temporarily suspended after a midnight crackdown, continues under the leadership of Imran Khan. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, a prominent PTI leader, emphasized that only Khan has the authority to end the protests. He accused the government of oppression, including unlawful arrests and violence against PTI supporters, while the party claims to have been denied permission for peaceful demonstrations.
Over the past three days, Islamabad’s police have arrested 954 PTI protesters, with 610 arrests occurring just on Tuesday alone. Police also confiscated over 200 vehicles and seized 39 types of weapons, including firearms and Kalashnikovs, from the protest sites. Police reported 71 injuries, including 52 law enforcement officers, and also claimed to have evidence showing armed protesters.
Following the operation to disperse the protesters, Islamabad is returning to normal. Roads are being cleared, and businesses and schools are expected to resume activities soon. Authorities stated that routine life is continuing without disruptions, asserting that any challenge to the state’s authority will not be tolerated.
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