Naqvi directs police to arrest individuals who disrupt peace in Islamabad

As the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) caravans are heading to Islamabad, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi allowed Islamabad police to use power against 'violations' of law and order in the federal capital.

Addressing police personnel late at night in Islamabad, Minister Naqvi directed them, “Don’t leave anyone who comes to Islamabad, arrest them.”

He said Pakistan is set to welcome Belarus’ head of state, Aleksandr Grigorievich, on November 25, and his delegation will reach Islamabad on November 24, and the security breach will not be tolerated.

While allowing the use of tear gas by the forces, Naqvi directed them to be fully equipped against the protesters and ensure their security as well by wearing anti-riot kits. 

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🚨Enough is Enough! Citizens of #Islamabad have had enough of thugs from a political party, whose sole purpose is to cause maximum damage & destruction to property & businesses.

“We will not allow anyone to commit any violations in Islamabad” Interior Minister and @ICT_Police… pic.twitter.com/sc10lYkAgz

— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) November 24, 2024

According to the media reports, Islamabad Police conducted a search and combing operation in the city, arresting dozens of PTI workers who had reached Islamabad in groups.

Guest houses and hostels were checked in the combing operation, and 70 PTI workers were arrested from the Karachi Company police station limits during the operation.

In addition, 60 PTI workers were arrested from the Kohsar police station area, 20 from Bara Kahu police station and 25 from Ramna police station. During the combing operation, 35 workers were arrested from the Loi Bher police station area, 45 from Sangjani and 42 from the Tarnol police station area.