LAHORE: All major roads in Lahore and Raiwind have been sealed with heavy containers and tight police security ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest call, causing major disruptions to traffic and daily life, local media reported on Saturday.
In Lahore, routes and roads leading to the Minar-e-Pakistan have been completely blocked while containers have also been placed from District Courts to the site.
Main roads such as those from Bhati Gate, Data Darbar, and the Railway Station have been sealed, according to local media. Main entry points from Batti Chowk, Shahdara, and Imamia Colony are shut down, making it impossible for traffic to enter these parts of the city.
Minar-e-Pakistan
Moreover, the grounds surrounding at Minar-e-Pakistan have been flooded with water, some section of media claimed. Strict measures have also been taken in Raiwind, where Jati Umra Road at Adda Plot has been blocked.
Officials have also further imposed Section 144 in Lahore, restricting all public gatherings and rallies until October 8. These measures and protests have left residents frustrated as traffic congestion worsens, and access to main areas remains cut off. Police personnel are heavily deployed in sensitive areas to ensure that public order is maintained in the city.
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The general public is urged to avoid unnecessary travel and keep updated on the latest traffic advisories from local officials.
