Politics
Karachi: Police have launched a crackdown against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers in the Artillery Maidan area of Karachi, arresting 24 workers and registering a case against 100 to 150 unidentified individuals.
Karachi: Police have launched a crackdown against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers in the Artillery Maidan area of Karachi, arresting 24 workers and registering a case against 100 to 150 unidentified individuals. According to police, FIR No. 56/2026 was registered on behalf of the state under Sections 147, 149, 186 and 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
According to the FIR, PTI workers, led by Aleem Adil Sheikh, were marching from Fourah Chowk towards the Karachi Press Club. The protesters were carrying banners and sticks.
Police said security personnel tried to stop the rally and informed the participants that Section 144 had been imposed in the Red Zone by the Sindh government. However, the protesters allegedly became aggressive and resisted officials in the performance of their duties. Police have launched a further investigation into the incident, while efforts are underway to identify and arrest the remaining unidentified individuals.
