Recover Rs144.4 million in Pakistani currency, along with gold and jewellery valued at over Rs63.4 million in raid on TLP chief’s residence
ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI
As life in Islamabad and Rawalpindi returned to normal after the police crackdown on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protesters who were marching towards federal capital, the law enforcement agencies (LEAs) have traced TLP chief Saad Hussain Rizvi and leader Anas Rizvi, the sources said on Tuesday.
Noting that the leaders will be “arrested soon”, sources said leaders should immediately surrendered themselves to the LEAs so that they can be given due medical attention. “Nothing can be said about the injuries of Saad [Rizvi] and Anas [Rizvi] at this time,” the sources added.
The TLP’s protest had intensified as TLP workers insisted on continuing their march, citing similar demonstrations in Europe. At the heart of the crackdown was Muridke — the flashpoint of the confrontation. A case was registered there, with police alleging that a rifle found with TLP leader Anas Rizvi was used for firing rounds during the protests.
Despite social media claims of “numerous casualties,” hospital sources reported few admissions. According to the police report, three people — a TLP worker, a bystander, and a police officer — were confirmed dead. Other claims remain unverified, with officials describing the higher figures circulated online as “exaggerated.” Speculation swirled about the whereabouts of TLP chief Saad Rizvi and other senior leaders. During negotiations with the government, the TLP delegation included Shafique Amini, Ghous Baghdadi, and Faizi, who met Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique, Punjab IG Usman Anwar, and Allama Tahir Ashrafi, among others. The protest sit-in at Muridke was eventually brought to an end through a successful operation on Sunday night, after which the GT Road was cleared and reopened for regular traffic.
Punjab police ‘strike gold’
Punjab Police have recovered a substantial quantity of gold, cash, and foreign currency during a raid at the residence of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan chief Saad Rizvi, officials confirmed on Tuesday.
According to a spokesperson for the Punjab Police, the operation, conducted in coordination with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), led to the recovery of millions of rupees in cash including foreign currency and jewellery.
Authorities stated that police recovered Rs144.4 million in Pakistani currency, along with gold and jewellery valued at over Rs63.4 million. The recovery included 1,922 grams of gold in the form of rings, bracelets, chains, lockets, bangles, and other items.
Authorities also recovered 898 grams of silver, luxury watches and other valuables.
In addition, law enforcement officials confiscated foreign currency equivalent to more than Rs2.5 million, including Indian rupees, pound sterling, Canadian dollars, Saudi riyeals and UAE dirhams.
The raid was carried out in the presence of FIA and Cyber Crime Agency representatives, who officially documented and verified the recovered items, the police spokesperson said.
