Tarar claims no firing on PTI protesters by security forces

Islamabad: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Thursday claimed that no firing was carried out by security personnel on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protestors in Islamabad.

Talking to international media he said that the PIMS and Polyclinic hospital have denied receiving any bodies or gunshot wound victims.

“PTI miscreants were armed with latest weapons and they attempted to breach the red zone and wreak havoc,” he said.

Information minister continued that the security forces were there to protect the sanctity of the capital. He said there was no reason behind the protest, emphasizing the government has nothing to do with the cases of PTI's founder.