A First Investigation Report (FIR) against Tehreek Labaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLY) leader Khadim Rizvi in a case pertaining to the death of an infant who could not reach the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) as roadblocks had been put in place because a joint rally was being held by the TLY and the Sunni Tehreek (ST).
The, Pakistan police has registered an FIR against Rizvi and other participants of the protest under Section 322 of the Pakistan Penal Code which deals with qatl-bis-sabab (unintentional murder).
The child’s father had alleged that their eight-month-old son’s life could have been saved if they had reached the hospital in time.
The capital administration and police’s wait-and-see approach to the rally by the religious groups paralysed the capital yesterday, allowing the rally to enter the capital and later occupy Faizabad Bridge.
A few rounds of meetings were held between administration and police officials, and the TLY and ST leadership, but the two sides were unable to reach an understanding, officials had said.
The administration decided to seal the Red Zone except for one road that was left open for the movement of officials.
Containers were also brought to Faizabad and Zero Point and placed at the side of the roads to use once the strength and mood of the rally had been observed, an official said, adding that strategies for the situation were pending until the rally reached Islamabad.
