Summary Any attempt by protesters to force their way in Islamabad's red zone could lead to a violent clash.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – After PTI chief Imran Khan’s announcement to enter the highly fortified Red Zone, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities to adopt affective strategy to minimize chances of violent confrontation, Dunya News reported.
According to sources, the Prime Minister has directed law enforcement personnel not to open fire on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) protestors.
The authorities have been told to use tear gas shelling, light baton-charge and place blockades to keep the protestors at bay.
PM Nawaz has directed to ensure security of diplomatic enclave and other government buildings in the red zone.
Imran Khan had announced he will lead his supporters to march into the red zone, which houses the Supreme Court, Parliament House and prime ministerial and presidential offices, at 6:00pm on Tuesday.
The area has been sealed off with shipping containers and barbed wire, and is guarded by thousands of riot police and soldiers.
Cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan has been leading an anti-government rally in the Pakistani capital, in a bid to force Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to step down over alleged rigging in May, 2013 election.
The government has ruled out any possibility of Prime Minister Sharif stepping down, criticizing Khan s demand as unconstitutional.
