PM receives initial report on vandalism during TLP's sit-ins

Dunya News

A govt delegation and TLP's top brass comprising Khadim Rizvi and Afzal held comprehensive talks.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – An initial report on pillage, vandalism and wanton violence during the course of three-day sit-ins of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) has been submitted to Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan.

The PM—in the report—has also been informed about criminal proceedings and crackdown on rioters.

The report states that federal govt is in constant contact with all provincial governments whereas all resources have been utilized to nab miscreants who sabotaged peace and destroyed public and private properties.

Thus far, as many as 1800 rioters have been apprehended by the law enforcement agencies (LEAs) across country. An action was also underway in Lahore where eight miscreants have been remanded in police custody for 14 days.

On the other hand, the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan has on Tuesday threatened that religiopolitical party would once again resort to street agitation within two days if authorities don’t halt apprehension of its workers.

As per details garnered, the session of TLP Central Committee was held in Lahore on Monday. A govt delegation and TLP’s top brass comprising Khadim Rizvi and Afzal held comprehensive talks.

Sources privy to development told Roznama Dunya that religiopolitical group has already finalized arrangements to stage countrywide protest rallies and sit-ins if TLP fails to reach an agreement with the government.