The three cases were registered under the newly passed Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Bill, 2024
The police in Islamabad have filed three complaints against the leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for failing to conclude the meeting within the allotted time, for launching attacks against police officers, and for breaching the agreed-upon procedures.
The three cases were registered under the recently enacted Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act of 2024. The Islamabad police have lodged three complaints against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders for their failure to conclude the meeting within the designated timeframe, launching assaults on law enforcement personnel, and violating the agreed-upon protocols. The PTI leaders have been accused of not ending the gathering within the stipulated timeframe, assaulting police officers, and disregarding the agreed-upon protocols, resulting in three complaints filed by the Islamabad police under the Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act of 2024.
Cases have been registered in accordance with the Public Order Law and the Pace following the PTI’s public demonstration.
The first case was brought before the Sangjani Police Station for exceeding the agreed-upon time limit for the check-in.
A second incident has been reported to the Sumbal Police Station for allegedly breaking the approved course by driving convoys through the Sadaat Colony and the Srinagar Highway.
The third case, which was brought before the Noon Police Station, concerns the use of stones against law enforcement agents, including the Safe City Senior Police Supervisor and other officials.
According to police sources, the accusation was prepared and included 28 local PTI leaders, including Zartaj Gul, Aamir Mughal, Shoaib Shaheen, Raja Basharat, Seemabia Tahir, and Umar Ayub, who have all been nominated.
The accusation also supports the fact that PTI employees attacked police officers with stones and bricks after being detained for violating the search warrant, resulting in the arrest of 17 employees after authorities used tear gas on them.
This morning, federal ministers Attaullah Tarar and engineer Amir Maqam announced that those who attended the opposition’s recent commencement were forced to attend, accusing the opposition of using unethical tactics to disrupt their ceremony.
Speaking during a press conference held in Islamabad, the ministers criticized the opposition, including the Chief Minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, for using provocative language throughout the meeting.
After a protracted hiatus, Imran Khan’s party has finally managed to gain significant traction in Islamabad under pressure, despite the capital police’s corruption scandal that has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of PTI agents and workers.
The authorities had granted permission for the PTI to hold a public demonstration in the national capital.
However, they had also literally transformed Islamabad into a destroyed city, blocking all of the roads that connected it to the nearby Rawalpindi in anticipation of the attack. Over 6,000 law enforcement and Frontier Constabulary (FC) agents oversaw the investigations.
Public transportation, including the Metro Bus service between Rawalpindi and Islamabad as well as the Green and Blue Line autobus services within the city, has been restricted, while trains traveling between Rawalpindi and Islamabad have experienced delays.
All the hotels, pensions, and shops around the protest site have been closed under the directive of the relevant police station.
One day before the start of the eighth of September
Additionally, the latest conference in Islamabad was held with the intervention of the court.
Despite these setbacks, a sizable number of PTI supporters managed to attend the demonstration, whereby a number of PTI leaders and opposition parties gave speeches.
Ali Amin Gandapur, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, announced during his intervention that the next battle will take place in Lahore.
All hotels, pensions, and shops surrounding the protest area have been closed as per the instructions of the local police station. A day prior to the start of September 8th, the federal government under PML-N introduced the Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act, 2024, aiming to regulate permits for public demonstrations and reduce penalties for offenders. Furthermore, a recent conference took place in Islamabad with the involvement of the court. Despite these challenges, a significant number of PTI supporters managed to participate in the protest, where various PTI leaders and opposition parties delivered speeches. During his address, Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, declared that the next battle will be held in Lahore.
