K-P CM Gandapur's convoy tear gassed near Rawalpindi

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters torch a crane and motorcycle near Chungi No. 26, assault policemen with stones.

A  Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) convoy led by Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, heading towards Islamabad’s D-Chowk for a protest has faced intense police action as it approached Rawalpindi.

The police resorted to heavy tear gas shelling to disperse the protesters, Express News reported.

The incident escalated at Chungi No. 26, where PTI supporters set a crane and a motorcycle on fire.

The protest, a part of PTI's ongoing agitation, has seen violent confrontations between law enforcement and participants. Protesters have assaulted police with stones and hurled tear gas shells back at security forces

Meanwhile the situation in Taxila's Thatta Khalil area, also remains tense as police continue their shelling.

PTI supporters have managed to break through barricades at Pather Garh Katti Pahari after fierce resistance.

The main convoy is focused on clearing the remaining obstacles while foot marchers follow closely behind.

Reports indicate that 800 PTI workers have entered Rawalpindi’s boundaries. Meanwhile, army troops have been stationed behind the protestors to manage the unrest, and Gandapur’s convoy is expected to halt for the night at Bahtar before proceeding.

Tightened security measures in place

Law enforcement agencies have ramped up security efforts to maintain peace and prevent any disruption to public order across key cities.

Under Section 144, public gatherings, political rallies, and demonstrations are strictly prohibited to ensure the safety of citizens and protect property.

These restrictions are set to remain in effect in Lahore from October 3 to October 8, while in Rawalpindi, Attock, and Sargodha, the ban will be enforced until October 6.

To further strengthen security, the Punjab government has called in the Rangers, deploying three companies in Lahore and four companies each in Rawalpindi and Attock, in a bid to maintain order and prevent any potential unrest.