Police fire tear gas at Imran Khan supporters in Rawalpindi

Police in Rawalpindi fired tear gas at a gathering of supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, according to local authorities. The incident took place in the capital’s northern suburb, where demonstrators had assembled to protest the detention of the former leader. Law‑enforcement officials reported that the tear‑gas launch was carried out to disperse the crowd and restore order.

The protest was part of a series of rallies that have unfolded across Pakistan since Khan’s arrest earlier this year. Police said that the tear gas was used after the demonstrators breached a security perimeter and that no serious injuries were reported. The Interior Ministry has said it is reviewing the incident and will investigate whether the use of force complied with established protocols.

Authorities have reiterated that the police were acting to maintain public safety amid heightened tensions. The incident underscores the ongoing political friction surrounding Khan’s imprisonment and the broader debate over the use of force in crowd control situations.