The protests by Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan, which began against the killings in Gaza by Israel, turned violent as the agitators clashed with police. It paralysed life in Islamabad and Rawalpindi for a second day As TLP continues violent march towards Islamabad as over 112 policemen injured in Lahore.15.Clashes broke out in Lahore on Saturday between Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) activists and police as the religio-political party attempted to march on Islamabad in solidarity with Palestinians.
More than 100 TLP activists were arrested and 112 police personnel were wounded in the violent clashes, confirmed Lahore DIG Operations Faisl Kamran.Calling the Punjab police “Israeli goons,” TLP claimed that officers opened fire “indiscriminately” on demonstrators, killing 11 of its members and injuring over 50. Police have not confirmed the casualty figures.
Protesters launch ‘Gaza March’ towards Islamabad
The protests, which began on Thursday over Israel’s military actions in Gaza, intensified after TLP launched what it called the “Gaza March” from its headquarters on Multan Road in Lahore on Friday.
