Tensions escalated outside the National Press Club today as police moved to disperse a protest camp set up by relatives of Shakeel Tanoli, who tragically lost his life in a car accident two years ago.
The demonstrators, led by Shakeel's father Raffaqat Tanoli, gathered to demand justice for his untimely death.
The protest, which aimed to bring attention to what the family claims has been a lack of progress in holding accountable those responsible for Shakeel's fatal accident, quickly turned contentious as police forces intervened. Eyewitnesses reported heavy use of tear gas to disperse the protesters, leading to chaotic scenes in the heart of the capital.
In a swift and decisive operation, Islamabad police arrested five individuals, including Raffaqat Tanoli, amidst the chaos. The crackdown came after repeated attempts by authorities to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the protest, which had garnered attention due to its prominent location and the emotive nature of the demands being made.
Shakeel Tanoli, tragically killed in a speeding vehicle incident in Kahana, Islamabad, has become a symbol for his family's quest for justice. According to Raffaqat Tanoli, investigations had revealed that the vehicle involved in the incident belonged to a judge of the Lahore High Court (LHC), prompting further scrutiny into the handling of the case by local authorities.
