Lahore is witnessing intense violence as supporters of the hardline Islamist group Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) clashed with police during a massive protest march. The unrest, which began in Punjab province last Thursday, escalated sharply after the group was stopped from marching towards Islamabad for its planned pro-Palestine rally.

According to ABC News, the clashes turned deadly as protesters hurled stones at police officers, prompting the security forces to use batons, tear gas, and gunfire to disperse the crowd. The TLP claimed that two of its supporters were killed and about 50 others injured in the confrontation. The unrest spread beyond Lahore, with reports confirming that the Station House Officer (SHO) of Muridke was shot dead during the clashes. Several police personnel were also injured after being attacked by groups of protesters and, in a separate incident, by lawyers who reportedly assaulted officers near court premises in the city.