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Islamabad Massacre: Hundreds of Imran Khan Supporters Smothered, PTI Calls It ‘Darkest Hour of Pakistan’

A brutal midnight crackdown at Islamabad’s D-Chowk saw security forces open fire on PTI supporters protesting for jailed ex-PM Imran Khan. The massacre, described by PTI as a “darkest hour,” left dozens dead and hundreds arrested, escalating tensions in Pakistan’s political crisis.

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Midnight Crackdown and Protest End

On Tuesday night, November 24, a violent crackdown by security forces brought an abrupt end to the sit-in protest staged by PTI supporters at D-Chowk. Following days of protest that began on Sunday, thousands of demonstrators had successfully gathered at the symbolic site in Islamabad, demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Security agencies, under the cover of darkness, opened fire on the protesters, using live rounds and heavy force to evacuate the area. PTI leaders called the operation a “massacre” under what they described as a “fascist military regime.”

Casualties and Arrests

According to police sources, 950 protesters were arrested, with more detentions expected in the coming days. PTI claims that the intent of the crackdown was to “kill as many people as possible,” with dozens of their supporters shot & injured during the operation. The clashes also resulted in the deaths of six security personnel and left dozens injured PTI Supporters.