To prevent any untoward incidents in the capital, authorities have ramped up security in the Red Zone by sealing off key entry points with containers and barbed wire. The precaution comes ahead of Jamaat-e-Islami’s scheduled pro-Palestine protest on April 20.
Security personnel have intensified patrols in and around the Red Zone, with police and paramilitary forces deployed at various points. All major access routes have been reinforced using heavy barricades and razor wire to control movement.
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The district administration has enforced a ban on unauthorized public gatherings, especially near sensitive government buildings, amid rising security concerns and intelligence reports hinting at possible unrest.
Citizens have been urged to comply with security protocols and avoid restricted zones to ensure public safety and citywide stability.
KFC Protests
In a related development, more than 200 people have been detained across Pakistan following coordinated attacks on KFC branches. The attacks stem from rising anti-US sentiment and backlash over American support for Israel in the Gaza conflict.
At least 11 KFC outlets were vandalized in cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad. A tragic incident near Lahore resulted in the death of a KFC employee.
Security has been tightened around affected restaurants, and investigations are underway. While Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) has denied organizing the protests, it has voiced strong calls for boycotting Western and Israeli-linked brands. So far, KFC and its parent company Yum Brands have not issued any public statements.
