Rangers troops are also present on Mall Road: Photo: File
Lahore: Tension continues between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and police and Rangers outside Zaman Park in Lahore.
PTI and police are facing each other over the arrest of PTI Chairman Imran Khan. On Wednesday morning, PTI and police personnel clashed once again.
The police shelled the protesters. 18 hours have passed since the police operation. Police from three districts are participating in the operation. Rangers are also present on Mall Road.
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Mobile and internet service has been stopped in Zaman Park and nearby area. Educational institutions located around Mall Road have been closed while emergency has been imposed in hospitals.
Police had launched an operation to arrest PTI Chairman Imran Khan yesterday, after which PTI workers are protesting nationwide.
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