Supporters of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) initiated widespread protests after alleging that their leader, Saad Hussain Rizvi, was shot and injured. Demonstrations broke out in major cities, blocking key roads, burning tyres, and causing significant traffic disruptions. In affected areas, mobile services may be suspended, and schools and universities are closed indefinitely for safety reasons.
In Karachi, TLP workers gathered at Nala Stop and 4K Chowrangi in North Karachi, where they pelted stones and damaged vehicles. The protesters blocked major routes, stranding commuters for hours. Police intervened to disperse the crowds, but tensions remained high.
In Lahore, violence erupted in Muridke, resulting in the deaths of three supporters of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and one passerby. Additionally, 56 individuals were injured, including 48 police and Rangers personnel. Protesters set fire to 40 vehicles and vandalised property. Security forces regained control of GT Road and made several arrests. The injured were treated at nearby hospitals.
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Rawalpindi saw relief after the unrest. Schools and universities reopened after three days, with normal attendance under tight security. Supplementary matriculation exams resumed. Traffic flowed smoothly on Murree Road, Mall Road, and Peshawar Road, though Faizabad diversions persisted. All entry/exit routes are open.
The protests, sparked by Rizvi’s alleged shooting, highlight the TLP’s mobilisation power and the security challenges it faces. With four deaths and widespread disruptions, authorities must balance their response with the rights of individuals.
