Saad rizvi ‘shot, wounded’, murideke sho martyred as tlp riots countrywide

Nationwide protests broke out on Monday, after Tehreek-E-Labbaik Pakistan claimed its leader, Saad Hussain Rizvi, was shot and wounded.

The message triggered immediate demonstrations across major cities where protesters blocked key routes and burning tires.

Saad Rizvi is the son of the deceased Khadim Hussain Rizvi, the basic leader of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). He is 31 years old. He took over the party in 2020 after his father’s death. He is responsible for educating TLP supporters on how to use social media to reinforce their cause.

TLP’s most important agenda has been to target section 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code regarding the country’s blasphemy legislation. The party was formally described or banned in 2021.

Saad was detained for seven months for violence in 2021. An agreement between TLP and the government was hit, which led to the release of over 200 TLP Workers.

The party has repeatedly organized street protests over Pakistan. Saad stood for the 2024 election, but lost to a PTI candidate in Attock.

Larger roads have become unacceptable when furious Tehreek-E-Labbaik Pakistan TLP supporters blocked the main roads and claimed that their leader, Saad Rizvi, had been shot. The situation remains tense with protests that spread to more cities.

Mobile services may be exposed to suspension in several places.

Educational institutions, including schools and universities, have been closed indefinitely due to security concerns as the protest situation continues to escalate.

Muridke operation

At least four people, including police and civilians, were killed and 56 others wounded during violent clashes in Murideke in the middle of TLP Long March. Factory Area Station House Officer (Sho) Shehzad Nawaz was martyrated after being shot by protesters.

According to Express newsPolice and Rangers launched an operation to spread TLP supporters after violence broke out during the march. Protesters allegedly threw stones, used pointed sticks and gasoline bombs and later opened an arbitrary fire and caused damage among law enforcement staff and civilians.

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Security forces performed a limited counter -operation in self -defense, spreading the amount and regaining full control over the Grand Trunk (GT) Road.

At least 48 police and rangers were injured, 17 of them with shots, while three TLP supporters and a passerby were killed. Eight other civilians were also injured.

Officials said protesters set fire to about 40 governments and private vehicles during the clashes. Several people were taken into custody and they wounded with those affected by tear gas were moved to nearby hospitals.

Authorities temporarily limited the public movement along GT Road, while police were custody of the martyr’s body and wounded staff.

Karachi

Supporters of TLP staged protests in several places in Karachi, disturbing traffic and cause disadvantages to commuters.

TLP workers gathered at Nala Stop and North Karachis 4K Chowrangi, where they blocked roads and pelted stones and injured multiple vehicles.

The demonstrations brought traffic to a standstill, leaving motorists stranded for hours. Police were deployed to the affected areas to restore order and spread the protesters.

Lahore

TLP associated lawyers staged a protest outside Aiwan-E-ADL (Hall of Justice) against the Muridke Police Operation and blocked traffic from the Civil Secretariat to PMG Chowk and sang anti-government slogans.

According to reports, some lawyers assaulted police staff outside Aiwan-e-adl, throwing insults and relaxing officers on sight. The Lahore Bar Association announced a strike in lower courts and called on lawyers not to appear in court after 1 p.m. 11 in protest.

The line required immediate release of arrested TLP workers, medical treatment of the wounded and legal action against those responsible for opening fire against protesters. The statement strongly condemned the Murideke operation.

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The protest led to larger closures and highway endings, causing serious disadvantages to travelers. A large number of passengers turned to the railway to travel between Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot and other cities, resulting in crowded trains.

Passengers – including older individuals, women and children – were forced to travel standing with their luggage. The railway authorities said additional coaches were added to steer the haste, but overfilling lasted.

Rawalpindi

All public and private educational institutions in Rawalpindi opened again after a three-day closure. Participation was reported as normal under tight security. The Board of Directors for Intermediate and Secondary Education resumed supplementary matriculation exams as planned.

Traffic over Rawalpindi remained normal, although redirections were placed near the Faizabad exchange. Traffic flow on Murree Road, Mall Road and Peshawar Road continued smoothly, and all entrance and exit routes to the city remained open.

Islamabad

Road closures disrupted litigation as most lawyers did not appear at Islamabad High Court (IHC). Cases planned for hearing were postponed without procedures.

The division bench consisting of Justice Babar Sattar and Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan had his causal list canceled. The IHC Bar Association issued a statement noting that closures of the road had blocked all entrance routes to the capital, making it difficult for lawyers to reach the court.

The association appealed to the judges not to adopt adverse orders in cases where lawyers were unable to act. The statement was sent by acting secretary Imran Ashfaq.

After surgery against TLP’s long march, security is again tightened over Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Police have been placed with high attention, with staff inserted by key button and control points.

While major roads, including Murree Road, remain open to traffic, Shamsabad and Faizabad points are still closed. Universities have also announced sudden holidays, canceled evening sessions, leaving parents and students who face difficulties.