Punjab minister says policeman killed by ‘violent’ PTI protesters

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari addresses the press conference in Lahore on November 25, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo News
Punjab Info Minister Azma Bokhari addresses the press convention in Lahore on November 25, 2024. — Screengrab through Geo Information
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  • Azma Bokhar says Bushra Bibi inciting violence in nation.

Punjab Info Minister Azma Bokhari has stated that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is planning to stage Might 9-like violent protests within the nation, as its supporters clashed with “unarmed” policemen performing safety duties throughout their much-hyped “remaining name” protest.

The PTI supporters are rallying in direction of the federal capital on the decision of their jailed get together founder Imran Khan to assemble at D-Chowk within the capital and keep there till their calls for are met. The discharge of jailed ex-premier amongst different points is what the get together seeks.

“They need Might 9 Half-II,” stated the provincial minister addressing a hurriedly-called presser in Lahore on Monday.

She added that {that a} police constable misplaced his life in clashes with the PTI protesters, whereas, practically 70 others have been wounded together with 5 cops in important situation.

She alleged that PTI’s “Youth Power” was concerned in firing at policemen. There have been stories of a number of different clashes elsewhere within the province, she added.

Nonetheless, the previous ruling get together was pursuing its agenda of “violence” to begin the “politics of lifeless our bodies”, she stated.

Bokhari stated that the state was exhibiting endurance and tolerance in direction of the protesters and the policemen have been unarmed following the directives of the Punjab chief minister.

“We won’t allow them to storm the capital,” she vowed, including that about 80 of Khan’s supporters had been arrested.

She additionally censured the Imran Khan-founded get together for “attacking the state” and alternatively, displaying willingness to carry negotiations. Opposing talks with the PTI, Bokhari stated that any negotiations with them would solely encourage them to proceed violence.

“We welcome Bushra Bibi to politics,” stated the provincial minister, blaming the previous first woman for inciting violence and utilizing “faith card” as she addressed the PTI protesters’ caravan led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur heading in direction of the federal capital.

Alternatively, the PTI accused the federal government of utilizing violent ways to dam the protesters, saying it had arrested lots of of staff and leaders.

It additionally claimed that scores of its staff have been additionally harm resulting from the usage of pressure by police officers.

Authorities have enforced a safety lockdown for the final two days to dam the protesters, whom jailed PTI founder Imran Khan has known as on to march on parliament for a sit-in demonstration to demand his launch, whereas highways into town have been barricaded.

The federal government has used transport containers to dam main roads and streets in Islamabad, most of them patrolled by giant contingents of police and paramilitary personnel in riot gear.

PTI convoys from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, now in Punjab, are heading in direction of Islamabad to protest, initially known as for Sunday (November 24).

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