ISLAMABAD: The Inspector General (IG) of Islamabad, Ali Nasir Rizvi, announced legal action against the organizers of PTI’s rally in Sangjani for violating the terms of the No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Speaking to ARY News, Rizvi mentioned that the rally was supposed to end by 7 pm, but the organizers ignored this condition. The rally also deviated from its approved route at Chungi No. 26, forcing law enforcement to intervene.
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Despite attempts to contact them, the organizers did not request an extension. Additionally, participants threw stones, injuring SSP Safe City Shoaib Khan and three constables. Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd, and more forces were deployed.
The District Magistrate had earlier warned PTI to adhere to the NOC guidelines, but the rally exceeded the permitted time. As a result, clashes erupted, leading to a police response.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi took notice of the situation, requested a report from IG Islamabad, and ensured medical care for injured officers, including SSP Shoaib Khan.
