From Dawn · Ibrahim Shinwari | Ismail Khan · · 1m 30s
PTI protest in KP's Bara turns violent
PTI workers clash with police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as protests turn violent.
In brief
PTI workers clash with police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as protests turn violent. PTI workers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa clashed with police, setting government buildings ablaze and injuring at least five protesters. Originally reported by Dawn.
Protest in Bara turns violent
PTI workers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa held a protest demonstration that turned violent on Tuesday.
Clashes with police
Protesters clashed with police, causing injuries to at least five demonstrators and 50 arrests.
Government buildings torched
National Database and Registration Authority office and Rescue 1122 building were set ablaze.
Police response
Police initially used baton charges and tear gas to disperse protesters before retreating.
Injuries reported
Eyewitnesses reported at least five protesters injured, including four police officers.
Arrests made
Capital City Police arrested 50 individuals accused of spreading unrest in Bara.
Sohail Afridi affected
PTI’s chief minister Sohail Afridi became non-functional due to governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Emergency declared
Emergency was imposed in 12 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including Khyber.
Local leader involved
Local MPA Abdul Ghani Afridi joined PTI supporters to counter police.
Protesters manhandled police
Protesters dragged police officers from shops and forced them to retreat.
Police fired live rounds
Police fired live rounds and tear gas shells into the air during clashes.
Roads closed after protest
All roads leading to Bara Bazaar were closed after the demonstration ended.
The bottom line
PTI workers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa clashed with police, setting government buildings ablaze and injuring at least five protesters.
