PESHAWAR: The activists of Pashtun Tahafuz Movement staged protest here Sunday against the attack by the local Taliban on members and supporters of the PTM in South Waziristan.
The protesters in Peshawar gathered outside the Speen Jumat after the PTM chief Manzoor Pashteen asked them to stage the protest against the killing of two innocent tribespeople by the Taliban gunmen.
During the spontaneous protest, the participants chanted slogans against terrorists and terrorism. They demanded action against the militants operating in the tribal areas. They also called for apprehending and punishing the killers so that justice is provided to the families of the two slain tribesmen.
Some of the speakers asked the protesters to travel to South Waziristan to show solidarity with Ali Wazir, the regional head of PTM who belongs to the area.
The protesting youth, mostly university students and professionals, vowed to continue the protest and remain peaceful despite provocation.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
Nasir praised role of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who controlled situation with tolerance
A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
Police said booked leaders and BYC workers gathered at main Turbat Chowk
Mobile internet outages became common fixtures during protests by PTI since Imran was ousted in 2022
Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
