Suspicious Bag Found Near PTI Rally in Islamabad, Security Tightened
On Sunday, police discovered a suspicious bag near a major political rally site in Sangjani, Islamabad, where the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is gathering to showcase its political strength. A bomb disposal squad was called to inspect the bag, and security has been heightened at the rally venue to prevent any potential threats.
The district administration granted conditional approval for the rally, allowing it to run from 4 pm to 7 pm without disrupting business or public movement. PTI leadership has instructed members of the National Assembly (MNAs), Members of Parliament (MPs), and ticket holders from nearby constituencies to attend the rally with at least 500 workers, while those from distant areas are expected to bring 150 workers. Members have been asked to form convoys from their constituencies instead of gathering directly in Islamabad.
Leaders from Rawalpindi, Murree, Hazara, Attock, Chakwal, and Jhelum are expected to bring additional workers to the event. Attendees are required to reach the meeting venue by 2 pm, as per instructions from PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar, Umar Ayub, and the Jalsa Committee.
Authorities have imposed strict security measures in Islamabad, sealing off all entry and exit points to the Red Zone and allowing only authorized individuals to enter through Margalla Road. Containers have been placed at the Sangjani area, blocking the GT Road in both directions. The motorway’s entry point to Islamabad at the 26th toll plaza has also been closed. Containers have been placed at the Khanh Pul area on the expressway, causing heavy traffic jams on the Islamabad-Rawat stretch. The expressway from Rawat to Islamabad has been completely closed. The Murree Road has been blocked using containers in the Faizabad area. The route from Rawat T-Chowk to Rawalpindi has also been blocked with containers, and the Faizabad interchange has been completely sealed off.
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PTI -: PTI stands for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, which is a political party in Pakistan. It was founded by Imran Khan, who is a famous cricketer turned politician.
Islamabad -: Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan. It is known for its beautiful scenery and important government buildings.
Bomb disposal squad -: A bomb disposal squad is a special team of police or military experts who are trained to safely remove or deactivate bombs.
Red Zone -: The Red Zone is a highly secure area in Islamabad where important government buildings and foreign embassies are located. Access to this area is usually very restricted.
Conditional approval -: Conditional approval means that permission has been given, but with certain rules or conditions that must be followed. In this case, the rally can happen only if it doesn’t disrupt public movement and follows the set time limits.
