Islamabad under siege as Imran Khan supporters demand his release | Photos

Amid the fierce protests over Imran Khan's release, four paramilitary troops were killed and cops resorted to tear gas shelling to disperse the agitating crowd.

Updated on: Nov 26, 2024 3:41 PM IST

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Police in Islamabad resorted to tear gas to disperse the protesting supporters of ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan, who are demanding his release from jail.  (AFP)

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At least four paramilitary troops were killed during the protests in Islamabad. PM Shehbaz Sharif condemned the "extremism" and said that the bloodshed was aimed at achieving "evil political designs". (REUTERS)

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Pakistan Tehree-e-Insaaf (PTI)'s supporters broke through several security barriers on the roads and removed shipping containers placed to block their way.  (AP)

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Ignoring the government's threat to respond with gunfire, Imran Khan's supporters fought with the security forces and wounded many to continue their rally demanding the ex-PM's release.  (AP)

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Khan's supporters called for the Shehbaz Sharif-led government's resignation, vandalized several vehicles during protests, and even set ablaze a police kiosk. (AFP)

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As Pakistani forces continue to battle against Khan's supporters, authorities have said that the ex-Prime minister's release can only be ordered by the courts.  (AFP)

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Khan's supporters and his party PTI has claimed that the more than 150 criminal cases, for which the ex-PM is in jail, are all politically motivated.  (AP)