Jurist Pakistan police officers injured in protest against detention of Imran Khan

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Eighty Pakistan police officers have been injured in a protest rally held by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) against the arbitrary detention of ex-prime minister Imran Khan, according to statements made by Interior Minister Moshin Navqi.

The rally was being held Saturday near and in Islamabad in a march towards D Chowk by the PTI party and its supporters. Navqi said that the protesters, led by the Chief Minister of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Gandapur, “fired on the police and continuously used teargas against law-enforcers.” This reportedly led to over 80 police officers being injured. Navqi threatened to take “extreme steps” against the protesters if they did not stop.

Khan posted on X following the protests. He congratulated and thanked his supporters and protesters, stating that they had shown “unfaltering resilience and courage…& overcame unbelievable obstacles to keep marching forward.” Khan also wrote:

I am calling on everyone to keep heading to D chowk and join Ali Amin’s convoy. I especially want to commend our people from KP, North Punjab and Islamabad. You have defeated insurmountable obstacles, including shelling, chemicals fired from helicopters, trenches & nails on the motorway, with your determination and commitment.

Khan is the founder of the PTI. The party states that it stands for equality, non-discrimination, actions against poverty, and for justice. The rally was spurred by Khan’s arrest for corruption and expulsion from parliament after he fell out with the military.

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