Lahore Police have filed a case against Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Rizvi, his associate Anas Rizvi, and several other party members. They have been charged with terrorism, attempted murder, and attacking government officers after violent clashes in the city.
The case was registered at Nawan Kot Police Station following a fight between police and TLP supporters at Yateem Khana Chowk. According to the police report, Saad Rizvi and Anas Rizvi fired shots that killed one person, while another man named Saifullah died after being hit by stones thrown by protesters.
Police said seven officers, including the station head, were injured in the attack, and two bystanders were also hurt. The FIR adds that the protesters blocked Multan Road, shouted slogans against the state, and damaged public property.
The police said operations are continuing to find and arrest more people involved.
TLP’s media team in Lahore, however, said that the police started firing and shelling soon after the group announced its “Labbaik Aqsa” march from Lahore to Islamabad. They claimed that live bullets were fired from a bridge near Minar-e-Pakistan, killing and injuring several of their members.
Meanwhile, State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry said the government will not be blackmailed by any group or extremist organization. He warned that anyone who breaks the law will face strict action.
He added that while peaceful protest is everyone’s right, violence and attacks on public property will not be accepted. Security in Islamabad and Rawalpindi has been tightened to protect citizens, and several troublemakers have already been arrested.
The minister also said the protesters were carrying sticks, chemicals, and police-style masks, showing that they planned for violence. He stressed that the government will protect public safety and bring all lawbreakers to justice.
TLP had earlier announced its “Labbaik Aqsa” march for Friday, but the Punjab Police launched a crackdown to stop it. The clashes led to two deaths and several injuries among both police and protesters, leaving the situation tense in Lahore.
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