JI and Police Clash
KARACHI: During a protest organized by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) in Islamabad against Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip, police clashed with protesters at Serena Chowk, leading to the detention of several JI leaders, including JI Islamabad chief Nasrullah Randhawa, spokesperson Aamir Baloch, and Kashif Chaudhry.
The clashes escalated as law enforcement fired warning shots into the air and used teargas to disperse the crowd, while protesters responded by pelting stones at the police.
In addition, the religious party accused the authorities of attempting to suppress their protest against Israel’s brutality in Gaza.
JI leader Mian Aslam criticized the tactics employed by the Islamabad administration and emphasized that the planned Gaza March in front of the US Embassy would proceed as scheduled, despite the clashes during this protest. Overall, Jamaat-e-Islami chief and party workers picked up amid JI and police clash at Serena Chowk during Gaza protest.
Protest Outside UN Consulate Amid Clashes and Detentions
Moreover, JI chief Sirajul Haq declared a protest outside the United States (US) embassy in Islamabad to denounce Israel’s siege and continuous airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.
He rallied the public to join the Gaza march, demonstrating solidarity with the Palestinian people. The protest is a vocal response to Israel’s actions in Gaza, with JI emphasizing the need for international attention and condemnation of the ongoing conflict.
Sirajul Haq’s call to action encourages citizens to unite in expressing their concern and empathy for the Palestinians during this challenging time in the region.
