Law enforcement in Rawalpindi deployed tear gas against demonstrators commemorating the third anniversary of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s detention. The incident occurred as supporters gathered to mark the significant date, with authorities implementing heightened security measures throughout the area.
The confrontation between police and Khan’s supporters underscores the ongoing political tensions surrounding the imprisoned former leader. Security forces responded to the demonstration with crowd control measures, resulting in clashes between the two groups during the anniversary observance.
The gathering represented a show of solidarity from Khan’s political base, though the heavy police presence and subsequent dispersal tactics reflected government concerns about large-scale public assemblies marking the occasion. The anniversary demonstrations have become a recurring flashpoint in Pakistan’s political landscape.
Originally reported by Aljazeera →
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