Rawalpindi, Pakistan — In a striking pre-emptive move, Chaklala police arrested two men linked to Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and booked them under terrorism and criminal conspiracy charges after discovering a large cache of weapons and protest gear. The arrest occurred on Wednesday ahead of a planned TLP protest on October 10. Dawn
🔍 Evidence Seized and Confession
The suspects, identified as Nazeer Ali and Syed Wahab Ali (both from Wah Cantonment), were caught driving a car that the police immediately found suspicious. During the search, authorities uncovered:
- 54 bamboo sticks
- 2,660 small marble balls
- 35 hand catapults
- 24 packets of salt
- 27 empty small plastic bags
The suspects later confessed that these items were destined for Tayyab, a TLP organizer in Dhoke Chaudhrian, and were to be used against police and Rangers during the protest. Dawn
⚖️ Legal Charges and Detention
An Anti-Terrorism Court has remanded both men in 10 days of police custody while investigations continue. The FIR was registered under Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act and Section 120-B (criminal conspiracy). Dawn
🚨 Heightened Security Measures
In response to the arrest, Rawalpindi police have stepped up security ahead of the TLP’s planned march to Islamabad. CPO Syed Khalid Hamdani presided over a high-level security meeting and warned that no road blockades or disruptions would be tolerated. The News
Authorities have also preemptively deployed shipping containers at Faizabad Interchange—a historically sensitive protest site—to prevent escalation. The New
