Imran Khan’s Arrest Possibility Led to Violent PTI Protests in Different Cities

• The workers of Tehreek-e-Insaf protested strongly in various cities.
• Police arrested dozens of protestors in different cities on charges of rioting. 
• Due to blocked traffic citizens are facing severe difficulties.

KARACHI: PTI workers started protests in different cities of the country against the possible arrest of Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan in Lahore.

PTI workers across the country expressed violent reaction against the police raid on Zaman Park to arrest former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Lahore on Tuesday. Police arrested dozens of protestors in different cities on charges of rioting. 

The workers of Tehreek-e-Insaf protested strongly in various cities including Karachi, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Islamabad, and Peshawar. Also shouted slogans against the government and blocked the traffic due to which the citizens faced severe difficulties.

PTI protest at 15 places in Karachi

Protests were held at more than 15 places in Karachi, including Dawood Chowrangi, Kemari, Lyari, Neti Jetty, Hub River Road, Banaras, Board Office in District Central, 4K Chowrangi, Rashid Minhas Road in District East, Sohrab Goth and District South. Due to the protest at Shaheen Complex, Teen Talwar, the citizens returning home from their offices in the evening lost their lives on the streets.

Hyderabad

In Hyderabad, Tehreek-e-Insaf workers staged a dharna at the bypass in front of the Wadhu Wah Gate and set fire to tires, suspending the traffic movement, due to which  long queues of vehicles were formed.

Peshawar

In Peshawar, PTI workers gathered in front of the Press Club and protested and later left for Assembly Chowk. Demonstrators broke the gate of the Red Zone in Peshawar, Assembly Chowk became a battlefield.

Islamabad 

In Islamabad, Tehreek-e-Insaf workers blocked the express highway near Zia Masjid. According to the spokesperson of Islamabad Police, PTI workers blocked Athal Chowk and protested. 

Islamabad Police say that a case has been registered against PTI leaders Hamid Zaman Kayani, Anees Abbasi, Sheikh Liaquat, and activists who blocked the road on the orders of PTI Chairman Imran Khan in Bhara Kahu police station.

Murree

A protest was held at GPO Chowk led by former MNA Sadaqat Abbasi in Murree against the police action at Imran Khan’s residence, PTI protesters blocked the main highway by burning tires.

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Rawalpindi

Traffic coming from Rawalpindi Murree Express Highway was blocked due to protests, and tourists going to Murree are facing difficulties. Later, when the police arrived, the PTI workers dispersed from the Committee Chowk.

GT road closure in Gujranwala

In Gujranwala, PTI workers staged a dharna at Rahwali GT Road, while in Lucky Marwat, PTI workers blocked the Indus Highway at Gundi Chowk.

Kamonki

In Kamonki too, PTI workers came out on the streets, and protesters blocked Lahore and Gujranwala roads for all kinds of traffic.