Pakistan's Punjab Police launched a massive crackdown on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protesters overnight in Muridke, triggering violent clashes that left several demonstrators killed and injured. Security forces used baton charges and fired tear gas as the Islamist group's march, led by party chief Saad Hussain Rizvi, pressed on from Lahore.

Even Pakistan Rangers reportedly engaged with TLP activists, with protesters accusing the paramilitary of using sophisticated weapons against them. The march, part of TLP's anti-government, pro-Gaza, and anti-Israel campaign , has seen protesters set up camps in Muridke despite multiple police blockades along their route to Islamabad.

According to Punjab Police, at least three protesters were killed as police opened fire to disperse them. O

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