Evidence Emerges of Illegal Afghans Involved in PTI Protest

Islamabad: New evidence has surfaced suggesting the presence of illegal Afghan nationals during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest, with claims that they were paid to incite violence. Several detained Afghan individuals, including a man identified as Baitullah, have confessed to their involvement in the unrest, stating they were brought in to carry out acts of aggression against law enforcement.
Baitullah, an illegal Afghan migrant, admitted that he was part of a group firing at police and Rangers personnel. “We were shooting at the police officers,” he said, “and I was tasked with delivering weapons in a vehicle.”
In his statement, Abrar-ul-Haq, another detainee, revealed that he was lured to participate by PTI leader Ali Amin Gandapur, who allegedly paid him and others a sum of Rs. 2,000 to take part in the violence. “I saw PTI workers firing, and our shots injured Islamabad police officers,” he added.
Aman Khan, hailing from Kandahar province, also corroborated the claims, saying he personally witnessed PTI workers firing at police during the protest.
Provez Khan, another Afghan national, explained that he and others were paid Rs. 2,000 to participate, after which the organizers disappeared. “We were left stranded, and I pray to Allah for protection,” he said.
Fazal Haq, from Kunduz province, further revealed that his assignment involved transporting weapons in a vehicle, from which between 25 and 30 Kalashnikov rifles were distributed among protestors.
These revelations have raised significant concerns about the involvement of foreign nationals in local political protests, and authorities are investigating the full extent of the operation.