Routes to Islamabad and Rawalpindi closed with containers, and heavy law enforcement contingents have been deployed in response to PTI's demonstrations.

Three members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party were killed during rallies in Islamabad as part of the most recent wave of political turmoil in Pakistan. Tensions between PTI members and law enforcement have escalated as a result of the protests,

At least four security personnel and one demonstrator were reportedly killed on Monday, as scores of supporters of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan marched towards the capital Islamabad and were stopped by tear gas canisters fired by the cops.

The situation escalated when miscreants rammed a vehicle into Rangers personnel during the protest in Islamabad