ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police arrested as many as 198 workers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf for attacking police and vandalising public property, according to report.

Raids for further arrests are underway. Suspects are being ascertained with help of CCTV cameras. Islamabad police had registered cases at Counter-Terrorism Department and Golra Police Station over violent incidents by PTI workers.

At least 58 police officials were injured due to stone pelting and vandalism by PTI workers during protests. Four vehicles and 25 motorcycles of police were burnt while nine police vehicles were vandalised. “All miscreants involved in violent acts will be brought to justice,” police vowed.

As many as 102 PTI workers arrested during Zaman Park police operation have been produced in an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore. Duty judge had granted one-day physical remand of these workers. Police will request further physical remand of accused. Strict security arrangements were ensured during production of accused. Shibli Faraz appears in Islamabad ATC on wheelchair.

PTI leader Shibli Faraz appeared in an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on wheelchair. A case had been registered against Shibli Faraz under terrorism provisions.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 21 2023

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