Islamabad
\nInterior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has accused Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan of adopting a violent approach during recent protests, including armed groups firing at police. saying govt made sincere efforts for peaceful resolution but thier leadership chose violence.
\nSpeaking at a media briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Naqvi stressed that while violence had occurred during the protest, it was only directed at those who had engaged in violent acts. He also defended the police\u2019s actions in clearing the roads and commended the forces involved in the operation.
\n\u201cTLP resorted to violence and armed protests. Their groups, with weapons, fired at security forces. But apart from TLP leaders, no action will be taken against any seminaries or religious figures,\u201d Naqvi said.
\nNaqvi further clarified the situation regarding the protests, explaining that negotiations had been ongoing until the very last moment. He claimed that TLP leaders were repeatedly asked to leave without any resolution.
\n\u201cNegotiations continued until 2:30 am. Every time they were told that nothing would be promised,\u201d Naqvi stated, adding that the demands of the protestors were far beyond reasonable. He questioned whether the protest\u2019s real aim was for Palestine or to secure the release of certain individuals.
\nHe also expressed concerns about the growing frequency of large protests in the country. He warned that while peaceful protests were allowed, violent protests involving weapons and property damage would not be tolerated. He also revealed footage of protesters using weapons to seize vehicles under threat.
\nNaqvi dismissed claims that there had been no dialogue, asserting that Pakistan\u2019s high-ranking religious and political figures had attempted mediation, only to be misled by protest leaders.
\n\u201cThere seems to be a coordinated effort behind these protests. We are witnessing a pattern in the past few months where every 15 days, a major protest is being staged,\u201d he added. He linked these protests to larger, albeit indirect, forces, though he stopped short of naming them.
\nDespite the violence, Naqvi reiterated that peaceful protests would continue to be respected, but the government would not allow any illegal actions. The government remains firm in its stance on law and order, with no tolerance for violence under the guise of protest. The interior minister was accompanied by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Religious Affairs Minister Sardar Yousaf, and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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