Imran should postpone public gathering due to security threat: Sanaullah

Islamabad: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Friday stated that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan should postpone his public gathering as security agencies have issued red alert for it.

Addressing media in Islamabad, he said any anti-state element or terrorist group can use this event to spread anarchy in Pakistan.

The Minister said, on behalf of government, we have issued an advisory and I have personally informed the Chief Secretary and the IG Punjab about this threat.

He said it has also been conveyed that strict security arrangements should be made encircling the gathering so that no one can enter without proper security check and by all means stage should be kept bullet proof.

The Minister said this advisory was issued on the basis of security threats assessed by intelligence agencies.

Rana Sanaullah also appealed to the nation not to participate in such gatherings which are aimed at spreading hatred and anarchy in the country.