One injured as police allegedly open fire on PTI protesters in Rawalpindi

One person sustained injuries as police allegedly opened straight fire on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protesters in Rawalpindi.

According to unconfirmed reports, the videos of alleged straight fire by police on PTI workers in Rawalpindi's Kala Dhok area are being shared online. 

In one video people are seen moving an injured person. 

ڈھوک کالا خان راولپنڈی میں اس نوجوان کو میری آنکھوں کے سامنے سیدھی گولی ماری گئی۔ pic.twitter.com/U9oeh39PXx

— Ahmad Farhad (@AhmadFarhadReal) November 24, 2024

Another viral video shows people running to save themselves during alleged fire and use of tear gas by the police. 

ڈھوک کالا خان کی گلیاں اس وقت غزہ کا منظر پیش کر رہی ہیں۔پولیس لوگوں کے گھروں اور گلیوں میں بھی شیلنگ کر رہی ہے۔ pic.twitter.com/ZDFW1pmBBI

— Ahmad Farhad (@AhmadFarhadReal) November 24, 2024

Earlier, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi issued a stern warning, stating that the government is unafraid of any threats and will arrest anyone attempting to head to Islamabad for the protest.

Addressing a press conference in the federal capital, Naqvi claimed that mobile phone services were not suspended in Islamabad, while cellular data has been interrupted due to security concerns. 

“We want minimal inconvenience to the residents of Islamabad, but the foreign delegation is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad soon,” he said.