Multiple members of Tehreek i Labbaik Pakistan TLP start marching towards capital on Saturday after violent clashes with police during anti israel protest in Lahore as resident in Rawalpindi and Islamabad complained of road closures mobile network disruptions and traffic jams.
Islamabad Murree Closed due to Protest
TLP starts its portest in Lahore on Thursday and announced plans to march to US embassy in Islamabad to voice its opposition to US brokered ceasefire between Hamas and Israel after two years of battle in Gaze.
The demonstration turned violent on Friday with police launching baton charges and firing tear gas at protester who had pelted them with rocks.
Deputy Interior Ministed Talal Chaudry said on Thursday not to let protester enter Islamabad.
There is no room for radical activity in Islamabad he told media.
Why is any agreement that is acceptable to Palestine and Hamas not acceptable to you?
Israel announce a ceasefire and start pulling back its troops at around noon on Friday as tens of thousands of Palestinians start walking back toward their devastated homes.
PM Shehbaz Sharif hailed deal on Thursday as historica opportunity to secure lasting peace.
He said
“We will continue to work with partners friend and leaders of nation to ensure that pace security and dignity for Palestine people are established”
People across Rawalpindi and Islamabad remained disrupted for second day amid traffic restrictions and security measures with authorities suspending mobile connection and close major roadds.
Shipping containers were placed as barriers across mega roads in capital in anticipation of arrivals of protesters.
According to notification issued by Islamabad Traffic polcier entry of all types of heavy vehicle into capital will remain suspended untile further notice.
Traffic diversion are implementing due to law and order situation is Islamabad Faizabad region and commuters ared advise to use alternate routes to avoid troubles.
Residents of twin cities showed tension over severe traffic trouble.
Motorway authorites said M-1 was open only towards Peshawar while M-2 remained closed in both Lahore and Rawalpindi directions.
50 Police officers were injured in Friday battles a senior police officer told media TLP claims that some of members had been killed could not be verified independently.
The TLP said protest had been organised to oppose Gaza ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel which Pakistan backed but was now intended to show solidarity with Palestinians.
Islamabad Murree Closed due to Protest
Key intersection including Liaquat Bagh Turn, DAV College Chowk, Committe Chowk MH Chowk Naz Cinema were closed to traffic
In Saddar region Haider Road Suzuki Stand Muree Chowk were blocked.
Partial traffic movement resumed at Sawan Bridfe and New Gulzar e Quaid but major interchanges like Chakri Thalian Brahma and Mandara stayed closed severing Rawalpindi access from mega highways.
