Several PTI leaders including Shoaib Shaheen were detained in capital city a day after massive gathering by Imran Khan’s party. Despite these arrests, PTI leaders expressed continued support for Imran Khan. Police were seen detaining a PTI MNA, with supporters attempting to intervene during the arrest.
Following the detentions, a significant number of law enforcement officers were deployed around the National Assembly. Islamabad Police suggested that more PTI leaders could face arrest, with officers stationed both inside and outside Parliament.
Zartaj Gul, another PTI leader, managed to avoid arrest, while Zain Qureshi, Aamir Dogar, and Sahibzada Hamid Raza attempted to leave Parliament. Dogar criticized the arrest of lawmakers and called on the National Assembly speaker and Senate chairman to address the issue urgently.
Several cases have been filed against the PTI leadership for breaching an agreement related to their September 8 rally. The first case, registered at Sangjani Police Station, pertains to exceeding the agreed time limit. The second, filed at Sumbal Police Station, involves violations of the designated route, with the convoy passing through Sadaat Colony and Srinagar Highway. A third case, at Noon Police Station, alleges stone-throwing incidents against SSP Safe City and other officials.
In response to the arrests, the Red Zone in Islamabad was unexpectedly sealed, causing major traffic disruptions. Authorities have indicated that more PTI parliamentarians are likely to be arrested soon.
