Violent Clashes in Lahore
A protest against Israel turned violent in Lahore, resulting in the deaths of at least 4 people, including 1 police officer and 3 protesters.
The clashes occurred between members of the far-Right Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and security personnel on a busy highway during a protest against the war on Gaza.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif called the TLP protest an "insult to religion"
The protest took place as Pakistan PM Sharif attended the signing of the Trump-brokered Gaza peace plan in Egypt.
- 1 police officer killed
- 3 protesters killed
- Clashes occurred on the Grand Trunk Road during the TLP's march from Lahore to Islamabad
Author's Summary
Violent clashes in Lahore result in 4 deaths during anti-Israel protest.