Protesters targeted police and Rangers with direct gunfire during demonstrations. In response, law enforcement limited their actions to tear gas and baton charges to prevent casualties.
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Despite efforts to disperse the crowd through announcements, they faced gunfire in return.
Protesters also vandalized public property, destroying 167 Safe City cameras and cutting fiber cables, according to Islamabad’s IG. This destructive behavior underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement in maintaining order without escalating violence.
