TLP Chief Saad Rizvi Traced After Muridke Violence

Abdullah Hussain (@Abdulla99267510) Published October 14, 2025 | 01:36 PM

Law enforcement traced TLP leader Saad Rizvi as Muridke protests turned violent, leaving a police officer dead and dozens injured.

LAHORE : (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-Oct,14, 2025) Law enforcement agencies have reportedly traced the whereabouts of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Rizvi and his associate, Anas Rizvi, and are expected to arrest them soon, sources said.

Officials did not confirm reports that the two leaders were injured but advised that if they were, they should surrender immediately to receive medical treatment.

Meanwhile, police have brought the situation under control following violent clashes in Muridke between TLP protesters and law enforcement personnel. According to police sources, the overnight unrest on October 12–13 resulted in the death of one police officer and injuries to dozens of others.

During the confrontation, protesters allegedly used stones, nail-studded sticks, and petrol bombs, snatched weapons from police, and opened fire using those weapons. The initial investigation confirmed that bullets recovered from the scene were fired from snatched arms.

Police reported that 48 officers were injured, including 17 by gunfire, while around 40 vehicles — both public and private — and several shops were set ablaze. Three TLP activists and one bystander were killed, and nearly 30 civilians were injured.

Eyewitnesses claimed protesters seized vehicles, including a university bus, and used them during the riots, with some reportedly driven into crowds.

Authorities described the unrest as a “coordinated violent act” incited by TLP leadership, which allegedly fled the scene, endangering public safety. Police have arrested several suspects and vowed to hold all involved accountable under the law.

Officials emphasized that snatching weapons, using petrol bombs, and torching vehicles cannot be considered peaceful protest, stressing the need for a unified state strategy to protect citizens and property.