PTI long march: Capital police warn of action against protests sans permission

The police in the federal capital on Monday warned of action against those protesting without permission in Islamabad without the permission of the local administration.

The announcement comes a day after the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said the party will be returning to the streets to resume its long march on Islamabad, which was disrupted after an attempt on his life, from Tuesday (tomorrow) — exactly from the point he brushed with death three days ago.

In a series of tweets, the capital police also said that they are taking action to arrest political workers who have been identified and cases have been registered against them.

The capital police furthered that leaders of 'a political party' have announced to block the roads to and from Islamabad, adding that citizens, students, and patients of Islamabad may face difficulties.

Police also advised people to call 15 before starting their journey to know the latest status of the highways.

The capital police also stated that routes will be kept open for national and international visitors coming from the Islamabad International Airport, adding that federal law enforcement agencies will monitor the access routes to the airport and the motorway.

Concluding the tweets, the ICT police requested all political workers to protest at the designated place with permission from the administration and also requested the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies.

It also directed citizens to call 15 and report any malicious activity or persons.

Long march resumes

Earlier, the former prime minister made the announcement to resume the long march in a video broadcast live on social media from Shaukat Khanum Hospital, Lahore, where he was receiving treatment after being shot in the leg during the protest march on November 3 in Wazirabad.

“Our march will resume on Tuesday from the place in Wazirabad where I and 11 other people were shot, and where Moazzam was martyred,” Imran announced, citing the name of PTI worker Moazzam Gondal, who was killed in the attack.

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The former prime minister survived the assassination attempt on Thursday with bullet wounds in the incident, rocking the nation already racked by turmoil due to political instability, and triggering nationwide protests against the attack.

However, the wounded PTI chief during the address said he would not join in person while he recovered from his wounds but will do so when the convoy reaches Rawalpindi, which is expected in the next 10-14 days.

Nonetheless, Imran will address the marchers every day as he urged people to take to the streets and participate in the march.