Islamabad police get tear gas shells, rubber bullets ahead of PTI protest

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad district administration has initiated preparations to prevent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from holding its planned protest on November 24.

Sources indicate that PTI has not yet submitted an official request for the protest or sit-in, a requirement that must be fulfilled at least seven days in advance.

In response, police personnel's leaves have been canceled, and those on leave have been recalled. Additionally, the Islamabad administration has requested 8,000 police officers from Punjab, Azad Kashmir, and Sindh.

These reinforcements are expected to report to Islamabad by the night of November 21. Rangers and Frontier Corps (FC) personnel are already deployed in the federal capital.

Preparations to block protest activities include placing containers around Islamabad, a process set to begin tonight.

Police have been equipped with tear gas shells, rubber bullets, and anti-riot gear to manage any unrest.

The protest call was issued by PTI founder Imran Khan, who has urged supporters to take to the streets. Reports also suggest his wife, Bushra Bibi, is actively mobilizing support in Peshawar for the event.