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Lahore, has led to severe disruptions, with the city’s major roads blocked by containers and heavy deployment of security forces.

Containers have been placed on key roads, including Lower Mall, Greater Iqbal Park, Ravi Road, and Shahdara. Roads around Azadi Chowk, Badami Bagh, Bhati Gate, and Minar-e-Pakistan are also blocked. The containers have sealed off all main entry and exit points in Lahore, restricting general traffic.

In preparation for the protests, heavy police force has started reaching the main highways, with over 10,000 police personnel, including the anti-riot force, deployed across Lahore to maintain peace and order.

Police have been deployed inside the Azadi Flyover and Greater Iqbal Park, while students gathering on the top of the flyover were dispersed by the police. 

Minar-e-Pakistan sealed

The security measures were ramped up ahead of the planned PTI protest at Minar-e-Pakistan today. Containers have been strategically placed around the historic monument, including both sides of the Azadi Flyover, and all the roads leading to Minar-e-Pakistan and Azadi Chowk have been blocked.

Search operations are also underway in various parts of the city, targeting individuals wanted in connection with the May 9 and September 21 incidents of unrest.