112 Pakani cops injured as TLP’s Gaza march violence escalates: Top 10 developments | World News

Pakan’s Tehreek-i-Labbaik (TLP) reached Muridke on Saturday as part of its “Gaza March”, bulldozing through police security and clashing violently with law enforcement. Pakan’s Punjab police said 112 officers were injured, some critically, during the confrontations, as per reports Dawn. Trenches and roadblocks have been set up to prevent the march from reaching Islamabad, while talks between the government and TLP have reportedly begun following intervention JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
The unrest has included violent clashes on Lahore’s outskirts, where protesters used bricks, batons, and sharp-edged weapons, forcing police to retreat. Public property and vehicles were damaged, while metro bus tracks and stations were blocked.   
Defence Miner Khawaja Asif criticised the ongoing protests, noting that Israel and Hamas had reached a ceasefire, questioning why the march was still taking place.
Here are the top 10 developments:
01TLP reaches Muridke and stages sit-inThe main TLP procession reached Muridke after breaking through police barricades. Unable to move forward due to trenches on GT Road, protesters staged a sit-in on Saturday night, following instructions from TLP chief Saad Rizvi, Dawn reported.
02Violent clashes on Lahore outskirtsAt Shahdara, TLP supporters attacked police with bricks, batons, and sharp weapons, injuring nearly 50 officers. Protesters also used rooftops to target law enforcement during hours-long confrontations.
03Police injuries rise to 112DIG Faisal Kamran said 112 police personnel, including SPs and SHOs, were hurt, many seriously, Dawn reported.
04TLP claims casualtiesThe TLP claimed 11 supporters were killed and over 50 injured when police used live fire. These figures have not been independently verified.
05Vandalism and vehicle snatchingProtesters damaged public property and vehicles in local markets, blocked metro bus tracks, and disrupted transport. Police received at least 15 complaints of stolen vehicles.
06Trenches and roadblocks prevent advanceAuthorities dug additional trenches along GT Road near Gujrat and closed bridges at Shahbazpur and Khanki Headworks to stop the march from reaching Islamabad, disrupting commercial and commuter traffic.
07Legal action against TLP activsAt least 50 activs and seven party officials were booked for attacking police with rods, clubs, and stones. Cases were regered under the Maintenance of Public Order Act and Pakan Penal Code.
08Saad Rizvi’s house raidedPolice raided the TLP chief’s residence on Multan Road, reportedly recovering cash, expensive watches, and ornaments, according to social media videos. Officials declined further details.
09Government questions protestsDefence Miner Khawaja Asif criticised the TLP’s continued march, noting that Palestinians were celebrating the ceasefire in Gaza. Punjab police warned the public against supporting “mischievous elements” and urged cooperation.
10JUI-F chief mediates for dialogueMaulana Fazlur Rehman contacted Punjab Chief Miner Maryam Nawaz and PM adviser Rana Sanaullah, calling for restraint and urging all parties to resolve the issue peacefully to prevent further public inconvenience.