Islamabad-(Staff Reporter)-A suspicious bag was found near the site of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally in Sangjani, Islamabad, prompting the police to call in the bomb disposal squad for inspection. The discovery has led to heightened security measures at the rally venue to prevent potential threats.
The PTI rally, aimed at showcasing the party’s political strength, is scheduled for today. Party leadership has visited the venue, and preparations are complete. The district administration granted conditional approval for the rally, stipulating that it would run from 4 pm to 7 pm without disrupting business or public movement.
To ensure a strong presence, PTI leadership directed MNAs, MPs, and ticket holders from nearby constituencies to bring at least 500 workers, while those from distant areas are expected to bring 150 workers. Members have been asked to form convoys from their constituencies instead of gathering directly in Islamabad.
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Security Measures:
– Entry and exit points to the Red Zone have been sealed off using containers, with only authorized individuals allowed entry through Margalla Road.
– Containers have been placed at the Sangjani area, blocking GT Road in both directions.
– The motorway’s entry point to Islamabad at the 26th toll plaza has been closed.
– Containers have been placed at the Khanh Pul area on the expressway, causing heavy traffic jams on the Islamabad-Rawat stretch.
– The expressway from Rawat to Islamabad has been completely closed.
– Murree Road has been blocked using containers at the Faizabad area.
– The route from Rawat T-Chowk to Rawalpindi has been blocked with containers, and the Faizabad interchange has been completely sealed off.
The police are taking all necessary precautions to ensure a secure environment for the rally.
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