Islamabad deputy commissioner (DC) has ordered action against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally for violating the no-objection certificate (NOC) conditions.
The clash between police and protesters, including stone-throwing incidents, resulted in injuries to several police officers, including the SSP Safe City.
The DC issued a notification instructing administration and police officials to take action against the NOC violations. According to the notification, the PTI rally failed to adhere to the conditions outlined in the NOC, prompting the need for enforcement measures.
The Islamabad Police spokesperson reported that participants violating the designated route aggressively pelted stones at the police, causing injuries to SSP Safe City and several officers. The stone-throwing from the protesters continued, escalating tensions.
Earlier, the Islamabad Police spokesperson had stated that specific routes were designated by the district administration for the rally.
Travel to the rally venue outside these prescribed routes—whether on foot, by motorcycle, or in vehicles—was prohibited and legally impermissible.
The police emphasised that a law governing peaceful assemblies is in place and enforced, with stringent actions planned against those violating the regulations.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has taken immediate notice of the unprovoked stone-throwing by rally participants on Islamabad Police. He has requested a report from the Inspector General of Islamabad Police.
Naqvi contacted the injured SSP Shoaib Khan to inquire about his condition and instructed the administration to ensure that the injured officers receive the best possible medical care.
