Pakistan Blames BJP & RSS for Vandalism and Arson

Islamabad: Atta Tarar, the special assistant to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has accused the RSS and BJP of sending people to Pakistan to engage in acts of vandalism and arson. Tarar made these statements at a media briefing on Wednesday, while supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan were protesting and storming the residence of senior army officials in response to his arrest.

According to Tarar, “these handfuls of people are related to the BJP and the RSS. There were celebrations in India after yesterday’s incident (the protests). The BJP and the RSS celebrated this. Sweets were distributed in India. Kal jo kuch hua, RSS ke kahne pe hua (whatever happened yesterday was on the orders of the RSS).”

The anger of PTI supporters was directed towards the military establishment and their offices, homes, and installations. They began marching towards the GHQ in Rawalpindi, military-controlled areas, Corps Commander’s residence in Lahore, and other military-managed areas. Their anger was aimed at the military establishment, whose officials reportedly plotted against Khan to oust him from power and conspired with the ruling PDM (Pakistan Democratic Movement) government.

The protests turned violent as police vehicles were vandalized, and the residence of the corps commander was attacked in Lahore. Many vehicles were damaged by steel rods, bricks, stones, blocks, and batons.

The situation in Pakistan remains tense, and the events are still unfolding.