Police officer Abdul Hameed who was critically injured during PTI protests in the capital, was martyred at PIMS Hospital, according to a spokesperson.
The officer sustained fatal injuries after being struck by stones thrown by PTI protesters at No. 26 Chungi during clashes.
The protests, led by PTI leader Ali Amin Gandapur in October 2024, saw heightened tensions in Islamabad as demonstrators took to the streets amid the strict law enforcement agencies' presence in the capital.
The violent confrontations have resulted in multiple injuries, with law enforcement struggling to maintain order amid the escalating unrest.
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PTI protests continue to disrupt life in the federal capital.
Barricades and containers removed, roads fully opened for traffic
SAMAA TV reported that all barricades and containers blocking roads within the city have been removed, allowing the complete restoration of traffic flow. Murree Road and surrounding areas have now been opened, providing much-needed relief to commuters.
Authorities confirmed that all obstacles have been cleared, and traffic has resumed across Rawalpindi as normal. The removal of roadblocks marks an end to the disruptions that had been affecting the city's daily routine for some time.
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Who was constable Abdul Hameed Shah?
Constable Abdul Hameed Shah was tragically martyred after being abducted and tortured by miscreants, according to a police spokesperson. Shah succumbed to his injuries at the hospital following the brutal incident.
Shaheed Abdul Hameed was on Law and Order duty at No. 26 Chongi when he was abducted. A resident of Abbott, he was serving in the Investigation Wing of the Islamabad Police. Having joined the force in 1988, Constable Shah was just three months away from his retirement after a long and dedicated career.
His martyrdom has cast a shadow of grief over the Islamabad Police, with officials mourning the loss of a brave officer who was nearing the end of his service.
