Rangers have also been called after the police faced stiff resistance regarding the arrest of Chairman PTI Imran Khan in the Tosha Khana case.
Like the previous day, today (Wednesday, March 15) morning, the tension continues. Late night, Islamabad and Lahore police forces outside Zaman Park, the residence of Imran Khan in Lahore, retreated after a clash with PTI workers. In the night, the police managed to reach gate number one of Zaman Park, but heavy stone pelting by the activists forced the police to retreat.
Islamabad Police officials along with a heavy contingent of Ahor Police arrived at Zaman Park after 2 pm to arrest Imran Khan. However, at the beginning of this morning, the police reached outside the Pharzaman Park once and the Rangers have also been called.
The area of Zaman Park has become a battleground where the roads are blocked at places. Last night, PTI workers set a water cannon on fire, while a police vehicle and several motorcycles were also reportedly set on fire. During this time, more than 30 officials, including the DGI operation, are injured, the police has also detained many workers.
In order to disperse the workers, the workers are retreating and throwing stones at the police in response to the shelling of the police from time to time. Since yesterday afternoon, the atmosphere of Zaman Park is polluted with shelling and fire smoke due to the battlefield.
Operation decision
The police once again today regarding the arrest of Chairman PTI Imran Khan Decision to operate What has been done, CCPO Bilal Siddique Kamiana and DIG Afzal Kausar have reached Zaman Park with a heavy contingent, accompanied by 4 squads of Rangers consisting of 400 personnel. Apart from Sheikhupura and Gujranwala police, RPO Gujranwala Dr Haider Ashraf is also participating in the operation.
School College Closed
In the surrounding areas of Zaman Park in Lahore Schools and colleges closed today According to Commissioner Lahore, all public and private educational institutions of Mall Road, Dharampura, Jail Road, Garhi Shahu, Mughalpura will remain closed.
Imran Khan’s presence outside the house
PTI, while tweeting a video from its official handle this morning, said that Imran Khan came out of the house around 7 am to meet his workers.
There is no audio in the video, but Imran Khan is seen talking to his supporters. No senior leader of the party is seen in this video.
Preparations for insertion
Against PTI leaders and workers on protest 3 cases registered in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Karachi have been done. Which include interference in the work, blocking the road and other provisions.
Nationwide demonstrations
Against the possible arrest of Imran Khan, party workers held protests in various cities including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Karachi, Quetta, Murree, Isa Khel, Peshawar, Lucky Marwat. Protesters also blocked several roads by burning tires due to which traffic flow was severely affected.
Waiting for Imran Khan in the morning
Some reports said that the administration has cut Zaman Park’s phone and internet connections, but Imran Khan continued to give interviews to international media. Imran Khan said in his message that the police have come to take me to jail, the nation will continue the struggle even if I am arrested. Chairman PTI said in an interview to Al Jazeera TV that they are waiting for morning. Lawyers will challenge the warrant in courtthe constitution allows for peaceful protest.
President’s response
President Arif Alvi said that I like all politicians Imran Khan also has the same concern.
Dr. Arif Alvi questioned in the tweet that we are heading towards a very dangerous political scenario. I am very saddened by today’s events, unnecessary revenge politics. The poor priorities of the government of a country that should focus on the economic misery of the people.
Demand to take notice from Supreme Court
PTI asked the Chief Justice of Pakistan to stop the arrest of Imran Khan Demanded to take notice of himself.
Fawad Chaudhry wrote on Twitter that Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Atta Bandyal should take immediate notice of the arrest of party chairman.