PTI protest in Rawalpindi turns violent, injures 262 police officers

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On November 24, a protest by the PTI party in Rawalpindi turned violent, injuring 262 police officers, including 170 in the Rawalpindi division. Two officers suffered gunshot wounds, while no protestors were reported injured. Police arrested 1,151 demonstrators, including 64 Afghan nationals, and seized weapons and other items. Authorities reported 11 vehicles were set on fire, and 32 cases have been filed related to the violence. Police officials noted that Rawalpindi had been relatively peaceful before this incident, raising concerns about the involvement of a militant group among the protestors.


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