Three people killed as Rangers allegedly open straight fire at D-Chowk

At least three people were 'dead' and 13 others were wounded as Rangers allegedly opened fire at people at D-Chowk during a PTI protest.

The claim was made by a journalist named Agha Sheikh Sarwar on X with a video allegedly of D-Chowk.

Led by Bushra Bibi and Gandapur, PTI workers have reached Islamabad to protest to force the government to release Imran Khan.

TRIGGER WARNING: Some viewers may find video disturbing

ڈی چوک پر عوام پے رینجرز کی جانب سے براہِ راست فائرنگ کی جا رہی ہے۔ تازہ اطلاعات کے مطابق 13 افراد شدید زخمی ہو چکے ہیں، اور انتہائی دکھ کے ساتھ کہنا پڑتا ہے کہ تین افراد جاں بحق ہو چکے ہیں۔ pic.twitter.com/fjxc4if9r0

— Agha Sheikh Sarwar (@Agha_Sarwar804) November 26, 2024

The Pakistan Army has been deployed in Islamabad to control the unrest during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest, as per a notification issued by the Interior Ministry.

As per reports, the army has been called under Article 245 of the Constitution, with strict directives to take decisive action, including shooting on sight, against individuals involved in creating chaos.

The notification stated that the army has been granted the authority to impose curfews in any area to maintain law and order.

During the PTI protest on the Srinagar Highway in Islamabad last night, unidentified individuals rammed a vehicle into Rangers personnel, resulting in the death of four Rangers while five were injured.  Two police officers also sustained serious injuries in the attack.