It has been revealed that the TLP protest was ended through an operation, while a report claimed that until 2 a.m. last night, negotiations regarding the protest were progressing smoothly, but suddenly a deadlock emerged when Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) demanded that it would only negotiate with the institution. In response, the institution put forward the demand that the sit-in be called off first, but TLP refused.
According to a report, it was claimed in the private TV program ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath’ that, according to government sources, the TLP leadership had been informed that they could not be granted permission for a rally, nor would they be provided any facilities or leniency as in the past. They were told they must end the protest under all circumstances.
During this time, the number of participants in the TLP march also decreased. Even last night, the TLP was being engaged at an unofficial level, but according to official sources, the group set conditions that their arrested workers be released immediately, compensation (diyat) be paid for the deceased workers, financial compensation be given to the injured, and all confiscated valuable belongings and cash—including a significant amount of gold and money—be returned.
Along with this, TLP also demanded that government ministers who had used harsh language should apologize for their words. However, according to sources, during these discussions, TLP was told that workers proven innocent would be released, but those involved in violence would face legal proceedings and could not be released immediately. Regarding compensation and blood money, it was conveyed that several police personnel had also been victims of TLP’s violence.
During this period, the government also continued to emphasize that TLP would not be allowed to move forward under any circumstances because of its violent history of protests and demonstrations. Therefore, negotiations would proceed only after TLP called off its protest.
During the program, it was further disclosed that according to official sources, TLP also took the position that it would end the protest after going to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad to submit a protest memorandum only, but given TLP’s past record, this too was not allowed.
Government sources stated that despite all this, until 2 a.m. last night, the matters were progressing smoothly, but then a sudden deadlock emerged. The institution demanded that the sit-in be called off first, but TLP refused and reiterated its demands. Consequently, the law enforcement agencies—already prepared—ended the protest through an operation.
