In Rawalpindi, former Minister Omar Ayub Khan and several other leaders from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) were briefly detained by police. The arrests occurred outside Adiala Jail where PTI leaders had gathered to meet their incarcerated leader, Imran Khan. The police action was linked to the enforcement of Section 144, a law prohibiting gatherings in certain areas. Despite the arrests, the detained leaders were released after a short period, following a warning from the authorities.
The PTI condemned the move, calling it a blatant misuse of power by the PML-N government. They argued that this action was an attempt to silence PTI leaders and their supporters. The arrests sparked protests from PTI members, who viewed it as an infringement on their political rights and basic freedoms. Videos circulating on social media depicted Omar Ayub and other detained leaders being escorted by police under heavy security, which further fueled public outrage.
This event highlights the ongoing political tensions between the ruling government and opposition parties. PTI leaders have been vocal about their opposition to the government’s actions, and incidents like these continue to escalate the political discord in the country. The party has called for peaceful protests in response to what they termed as an assault on their political freedoms.
While the situation in Rawalpindi unfolded quickly, the police made it clear that the enforcement of law was their priority, and they would take strict action against any violations of public order. The PTI leaders, however, remain steadfast in their political activities and continue to challenge the government’s approach to handling opposition voices.
