PPP, PTI workers clash near Bilawal House, PPP workers were attacked by PTI workers

Workers of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) clashed near the Bilawal House here on Sunday. Workers from both parties pelted stones at each other and Deputy Commissioner South said police had detained several individuals. PPP workers have gathered to ensure that roads around Bilawal House remain closed, while PTI workers are demanding that they be opened. PTI leaders from Clifton and DHA have been publicly campaigning for reopening the tracks closed for traffic in front of Bilawal House.

PPP leader Abdul Qadir Patel said PPP workers were attacked by PTI workers. He held PTI leader Dr Arif Alvi responsible for the untoward incident that took place near Bilawal House.

Meanwhile Sharmila Farooqui from the PPP said the PTI had become a party of sit-in and protests. “PPP workers know how to protect and die for the political leaders,” she added. On Saturday night, a large contingent of riot police were deployed outside Bilawal House after PTI said it would launch a campaign to bring down the security wall. The road adjacent to Bilawal House was also opened.