Violence erupts in Islamabad as Imran Khan supporters clash with police, six killed

Violence erupted in Islamabad as supporters of Imran Khan's party, PTI, clashed with police during a protest demanding his release. Six security personnel were killed, and over 400 protesters were arrested as police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds. Protesters broke through security barricades, advancing toward D-Chowk despite government warnings. The situation escalated, with reports of injuries on both sides, including claims from PTI that two protesters were killed during the clashes. In response, security forces intensified their crackdown, conducting search operations in residential areas and cutting electricity to deter further protests. The government has condemned the actions of the protesters, labeling them as extremist.