ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has hailed the role of law enforcement agencies (LEAs) for protecting the lives and properties of people.
The prime minister stepped out to greet law enforcement personnel who were serving at Islamabad’s D-Chowk, where PTI chairman Imran was supposed to hold a sit-in.
Talking to the personnel of law enforcement agencies deployed in Red Zone, he appreciated Islamabad Traffic Police, Rangers and other agencies for playing their constitutional role and protecting the country’s interests.
The Prime Minister said all of us have to end hostilities and hatred, promote love, passion and national cohesion. He said Pakistan will definitely move forward if we follow law and the constitution.
He said they have to foil the conspiracy to divide the nation and make rheit best efforts to put the country on the path of development and prosperity.
Sharif’s focal person on digital media, Abubaker Umer, tweeted photographs of the premier shaking hands and thanking them for shedding their “blood and sweat for this country”.
Powerful images from D-chowk Islamabad. PM visit the Police, administration and other law enforcement agencies on duty to protect the motherland from miscreants. Appreciates their remarkable efforts despite all challenges. Pakistan Zindabad ???????? pic.twitter.com/maSofdR1ZU
— Abubakar Umer (@abubakarumer) May 26, 2022
Imran ‘misled’ court
Earlier Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah while paying tribute to the personnel of Rangers and Islamabad Police for ensuring the protection of lives and property of the people has said that the people have completely rejected the riot and seditious group.
He said that he personally monitored the entire situation throughout the night, adding that Imran Khan entered the city after getting permission from the Supreme Court to hold a public gathering at a designated place.
The minister said Imran Khan violated the court orders under which Pakistan Tehreek-e- Insaf (PTI) granted permission to organize a public meeting at the designated place, said a statement issued here.
“Imran Khan consistently violated the court decisions and Metro Bus stations and trees were also set on fire. Throughout the night, the PTI chief defied the court orders from the container” he added.
He clarified that police did not fire a single rubber bullet. He said 18 Rangers and police personnel sustained serious injuries while protecting the lives and property of the citizen.
He said Islamabad Police and Rangers would continue to perform their duty to protect lives and property of the people. Rangers and Islamabad Police guarded citizens bravely and responsibly to control the rioters.
