Police crackdown intensifies ahead of PTI rally in Lahore on Sept 21

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They [Punjab govt] fear of PTI upcoming rally in Lahore, says Aliya Hamza LAHORE: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – Sept 18th, 2024) In anticipation of Tehreek-e-Insaf’s ( ) upcoming rally on 21, law enforcement has intensified its crackdown. have arrested several leaders as part of their efforts. Ali Imtiaz Warraich, the parliamentary leader in the , was briefly detained for two hours before being released.

Additionally, a late-night raid was conducted at the residence of leader Aliya Hamza. Aliya Hamza, who had been imprisoned for 16 months and is currently out on bail, expressed her frustration over the incident. She stated that officers three different stations raided her home around midnight, conducting a thorough search.



“They fear PTI’s upcoming rally,” she remarked. “If I’m wanted, I should be informed properly.” The sources said that further arrests of leaders are expected in the lead-up to the .

Meanwhile, the announced formation of a 27-member committee responsible for overseeing the rally’s arrangements. The announcement was made by President Sheikh Imtiaz Mahmood and Secretary General Owais Younis. The committee will manage aspects of the rally’s organization.

The also officially submitted a request to the district administration seeking permission to hold the rally at Minar-e-Pakistan on 21..