The District Police Officer (DPO) of Attock has revealed that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protesters used Brazilian-made tear gas shells during the recent protest in Islamabad.
According to the officer, these are not available in Pakistan.
“The protesters fired at police officers during a roadblock in Attock, and weapons, including tear gas shells and guns, were found in the seized items,” the officer said.
While addressing the press conference, he said that dangerous chemical had also been found in the vehicles of protesters.
During the press conference, the DPO also displayed the seized items, which included helmets, jackets, weapons, and other materials.
The DPO mentioned that 8 per cent of the protesters were associated with a military wing, and police personnel were subjected to violence, with stones being thrown at their heads. A total of 147 police officers were injured, with 25 in critical condition.
Background of the PTI protest
The PTI started its march towards Islamabad on November 24, led by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Bushra Bibi, wife of PTI founder Imran Khan.
Two days later, the marchers reached Islamabad’s D-Chowk but fled after the authorities launched a crackdown. Both Gandapur and Bibi reportedly fled from the scene.
In another development, an Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Imran, Bushra Bibi, Gandapur and 93 others in a case releated to the recent protest.
