Lahore: At least two policemen were killed and five others suffered injuries after members of a banned outfit, who had gathered to demand the release of their chief, clashed with the riot police and pelted stones.
According to Lahore police spokesman, the protesters took law into hand after policemen tried to stop them from sabotage. They (the protesters) attacked police with petrol bombs, stones and clubs.
لاہور: احتجاج میں 2 پولیس اہلکار مظاہرین کے تشدد سے جاں بحق، پولیس#TLPprotest #GNNUpdates pic.twitter.com/1nAInMuRlO
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Head Constable Ayyub, 59 and constable Khalid Javed, 55, lost their lives.
There were reports that cars collided during the protest that led to the killing of cops.
Ayyub was posted in Gwalmandi, while Khalid Javed was posted at Mayo Garden police check post.
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