The Lahore police have registered a case against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur under 13 charges, including provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), following violent incidents near the Sialkot Interchange. This occurred as Gandapur was en route to Lahore for a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally on September 21, which the government dismissed as ineffective.
The PTI rally in Lahore ended abruptly when police intervened, turning off the stage's microphone and lights, leading party leaders, including PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, to leave. Authorities acted after the rally exceeded the 6 PM deadline outlined in the no-objection certificate (NOC).
Despite arriving late, Gandapur briefly addressed supporters. His convoy reportedly included rescue vehicles and heavy machinery intended to clear obstacles along the route. However, social media footage emerged showing Gandapur damaging a truck window with his rifle.
The first information report (FIR), filed at Manawa Police Station, accuses Gandapur of leading an armed mob that allegedly attempted to set fire to vehicles at the toll plaza. The report indicates that the mob resisted police with firearms, and two officers were injured during the unrest.
In a recent video address, Gandapur refused to apologize for his comments made during a rally in Islamabad on September 8, asserting, “I owe no apology for any wrongdoing.” He called on supporters to demand apologies from the government for the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan. He also announced plans for upcoming rallies in Mianwali and Rawalpindi.