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“Long March”: Govt seals exit, entry points of Lahore
The law enforcement agencies are likely to conduct security checks on the people traveling to or from Islamabad.
Lahore: The government has sealed entry and exit points of provincial capital of Punjab ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s planned long march towards Islamabad.
According to details, rangers have been deployed across Lahore and the police have closed Ravi River Bridge with containers while government has also closed all routes between Lahore and Islamabad including Motorway and GT Road.
Heavy contingent of police is stationed at Thokar Niaz Baig and Babu Sabu interchange. The authorities have also boosted deployment at all the entry and exit points of Lahore.
The police put containers at the road leading from Lahore to Sheikhupura.
Moreover, the authorities have set up tight security measures at all sensitive points throughout the federal capital amid security concerns.
Authorities have also closed Sagian Bridge with a tractor-trolley.
The law enforcement agencies are likely to conduct security checks on the people traveling to or from Islamabad.
As per sources privy to development, all transporters have been directed to ensure that no one will be able to leave the district in the long march.
It is pertinent to mention here that PTI chairman Imran Khan has announced a march—Azadi March— towards Islamabad on May 25, after which the police is cracking down on PTI leaders and workers.
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