Naqvi vows strict action against CM Gandapur and all PTI protestors
Interior Minister also promises to restore mobile services quick
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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced on Saturday
that strict action will be taken against all individuals involved in the
violent protests in Islamabad, specifically targeting KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur,
whom he accused of leading the attack.
Speaking
alongside Inspector General (IG) Islamabad and IG Punjab at D Chowk, Naqvi
detailed that 564 protestors had been arrested, including 120 Afghan nationals,
while 11 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police officers were also taken into custody.
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He
disclosed that these officers were found in plain clothes, equipped with tear
gas canisters, masks, and rubber bullets.
Minister
Naqvi reported that gunfire was directed at Punjab Police officers during the
protest, which resulted in injuries to 31 officials from Islamabad Police and
75 from Punjab Police, with one officer in critical condition.
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“The Punjab Police demonstrated exceptional restraint despite facing attacks,
including stone pelting and the use of long-range tear gas,” he stated.
Stressing
the need for accountability, Naqvi declared, “Indiscriminate action will be
taken against all planners of this attack, and no exceptions will be made for
those who assaulted police personnel.”
He assured the public that efforts would be made to clear the area and restore
mobile services promptly.
The
protests, initiated by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party on October 4,
aimed to establish a sit-in at D- Chowk until October 17 to disrupt the
upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) conference.
Following his arrival in Islamabad, conflicting reports about Chief Minister
Gandapur’s arrest emerged, which security sources have since denied.
Naqvi
expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to the residents of Islamabad and
Rawalpindi, reaffirming the government’s commitment to maintaining peace and
order. He reiterated, “Our priority was to avoid any loss of life during these
confrontations.”
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