CM KP Ali Amin Gandapur attends Lahore rally despite road closures

LAHORE: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur reached Lahore after the conclusion of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf rally, here on Saturday.

Speaking to supporters, Ali Amin expressed his determination to attend the event despite the road closures, stating, “I made it to the rally because I needed to address the people of Lahore and meet with them”. He conveyed his greetings to the attendees, emphasizing the importance of his presence.

After a brief interaction with party workers, the Chief Minister left via the ring road, marking his participation in the PTI gathering.

After exceeding the time allotted by the district administration, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) rally in Lahore faced law enforcement intervention.

The police and district officials contacted the rally organizers, urging them to end the rally as agreed on the allotted time, warning of legal action for violating the terms of the NOC.

As the event extended beyond the permitted time, the DJ switched off the sound system and lights, leaving the crowd in darkness. In response, attendees turned on their mobile phone flashlights, while some began to exit the venue.

The police also started to close the key entry points to the city, including Ring road, Motorway Babu Sabu Interchange, Shahdara, and Abdul Sattar Edhi interchanges, resulting in long traffic queues.

Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza stated that any violation of the NOC would be handled legally, as law enforcement officers followed directives to block key roads and manage the situation.