PTI claims missing supporters after protests as Rawalpindi police deny firing on crowds

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has released a list of supporters it claims are missing following a crackdown on protests in Islamabad. The Rawalpindi police denied allegations of opening fire on protesters, stating they acted to restrain violence. At least six people died during the protests, including a policeman and three Rangers officials. PTI leaders allege that many supporters were killed by security forces, while police report that 170 officers were injured in clashes, with no confirmed injuries among protesters. The police reported over 1,150 arrests related to the protests, with claims of violence from both sides. Authorities stated that they did not return fire during the protests, despite being attacked by demonstrators.