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Pakistan’s Tehreek-i-Labbaik (TLP) reached Muridke on Saturday as part of its “Gaza March”, bulldozing through police security and clashing violently with law enforcement. Pakistan’s Punjab police said 112 officers were injured, some critically, during the confrontations, as per reports by Dawn. Trenches and roadblocks have been set up to prevent the march from reaching Islamabad, while talks between the government and TLP have reportedly begun following intervention by JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
The unrest has included violent clashes on Lahore’s outskirts, where protesters used bricks, batons, and sharp-edged weapons, forcing police to retreat. Public property and vehicles were damaged, while metro bus tracks and stations were blocked.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif criticised the ongoing protests, noting that Israel and Hamas had reached a ceasefire, questioning why the march was still taking place.
Here are the top 10 developments:
01
TLP reaches Muridke and stages sit-in
The main TLP procession reached Muridke after breaking through police barricades. Unable to move forward due to trenches on GT Road, protesters staged a sit-in on Saturday night, following instructions from TLP chief Saad Rizvi, Dawn reported.
02
Violent clashes on Lahore outskirts
At Shahdara, TLP supporters attacked police with bricks, batons, and sharp weapons, injuring nearly 50 officers. Protesters also used rooftops to target law enforcement during hours-long confrontations.
03
Police injuries rise to 112
DIG Faisal Kamran said 112 police personnel, including SPs and SHOs, were hurt, many seriously, Dawn reported.
04
TLP claims casualties
The TLP claimed 11 supporters were killed and over 50 injured when police used live fire. These figures have not been independently verified.
05
Vandalism and vehicle snatching
Protesters damaged public property and vehicles in local markets, blocked metro bus tracks, and disrupted transport. Police received at least 15 complaints of stolen vehicles.
06
Trenches and roadblocks prevent advance
Authorities dug additional trenches along GT Road near Gujrat and closed bridges at Shahbazpur and Khanki Headworks to stop the march from reaching Islamabad, disrupting commercial and commuter traffic.
07
Legal action against TLP activists
At least 50 activists and seven party officials were booked for attacking police with rods, clubs, and stones. Cases were registered under the Maintenance of Public Order Act and Pakistan Penal Code.
08
Saad Rizvi’s house raided
Police raided the TLP chief’s residence on Multan Road, reportedly recovering cash, expensive watches, and ornaments, according to social media videos. Officials declined further details.
09
Government questions protests
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif criticised the TLP’s continued march, noting that Palestinians were celebrating the ceasefire in Gaza. Punjab police warned the public against supporting “mischievous elements” and urged cooperation.
10
JUI-F chief mediates for dialogue
Maulana Fazlur Rehman contacted Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and PM adviser Rana Sanaullah, calling for restraint and urging all parties to resolve the issue peacefully to prevent further public inconvenience.
