Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, announced that 954 protesters have been arrested over the past three days, with 610 arrested yesterday alone.
Addressing a press conference along with the chief commissioner Islamabad, the IGP reported the confiscation of over 200 vehicles and 39 various types of weapons, including Kalashnikovs, 12-bore guns, and other firearms during PTI protest.
“We have all the video evidence showing armed protesters advancing with masks on their faces,” he said.
IGP further disclosed that 52 out of 71 injured individuals were law enforcement personnel. “Protesters used large fans to blow tear gas fumes back towards our forces,” he explained.
Weapons were seized in large numbers from arrested protesters, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
The IGP reiterated a zero-tolerance policy toward acts of terrorism, stating, “We will not tolerate any terrorist activities under any circumstances.”
In his remarks, the Chief Commissioner Islamabad said nobody will be allowed to take law in their hands and challenge the writ of state. He said all the law enforcement agencies played their role to handle the situation in the federal capital.
