PTI’s march and protest on 27th: Impounding of containers, security setup begin in twin cities

ISLAMABAD: Local administrations of the twin cities have started impounding shipping containers and making other security arrangements to cope with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s long march and nationwide protest scheduled for September 27.

A large number of shipping containers impounded by the police have been placed on 9th Avenue near the Industrial Area Police Station, as well as in the Sangjani area, which could potentially be used to block roads.

The drivers of the containers told Business Recorder on condition of anonymity, that police had impounded vehicles carrying goods. “Police have impounded our long vehicles and we are sitting under the open sky and no arrangements have been made for us,” they said.

Meanwhile, transporters have reportedly demanded the release of container vehicles allegedly seized by the police for use in preparations for the upcoming protest. They termed the seizure of container vehicles by the city police unacceptable and urged the authorities to return all vehicles currently in police custody to their owners.

They said transporters had no connection with political protests or sit-ins and that their vehicles were meant to support trade and commercial activities.

Police sources said that law-enforcement agencies in the twin cities had launched a crackdown against PTI workers and local leaders. Lists of party workers are reportedly being provided to the relevant police stations. Some senior officers in the capital police have also been transferred and posted.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026