LAHORE – Police and other law enforcement agencies have entered into the residence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in the provincial capital Lahore, and have been arresting the PTI supporters camped at the Zaman Park area.
Clips doing rounds on the internet showed cops smashing gate of Zaman Park which was were dismantled by the excavator. The infantry of anti-encroachment personnel and Punjab police are taking part in the operation.The action was started soon after Imran Khan left for Islamabad to appear in the Toshakhana case. Reports in local media suggest that containers and barricades were placed around Zaman Park and a heavy contingent of the police force was deployed.It was reported that Canal Road, Dharampura, Mall Road underpass and other areas have been closed for all kinds of traffic while containers have been mounted in neighboring areas.It was expected that officials will detain foreign ruling party leaders and activists involved in the cases. Security teams will also clear Zaman Park and adjourning areas where PTI supporters flocked to resist the operation.
