Four Rangers and two police officers killed in Islamabad protest violence
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Four Rangers and two police officers were killed in Islamabad during a protest by the PTI party, which is demanding the release of its founder, Imran Khan. The incident involved a vehicle ramming into security personnel, leading to over 100 injuries among police. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, labeling it as extremism disguised as a peaceful protest. He ordered immediate identification and punishment of those responsible and directed that injured personnel receive the best medical care. In response to escalating tensions, the Pakistan Army has been deployed in Islamabad to manage the situation. Orders have been issued to take strong action against those causing unrest.