Law enforcement agencies, including the police, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), and National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), claim to have recovered a large cache of gold, foreign currency, and other valuables during a raid on the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) office, ARY News reported.
According to officials, the recovered items from the TLP office include approximately 2 kilograms of gold, foreign and local currency amounting to Rs 11.42 crore, and ₹50,000 in Indian rupees, along with other precious goods.
Authorities said the foreign currencies seized include US dollars, euros, pounds, Saudi riyals, and Indian rupees, among others.
The raid at the TLP office also led to the recovery of 1 kilogram and 922 grams of gold and 898 grams of silver, in addition to 69 branded wristwatches, 28 gold bangles and kadas weighing 445 grams, 12 bracelets (490 grams), 24 necklaces, chains, and lockets, and 46 gold rings (355 grams).
Furthermore, 460 grams of silver, including one silver crown and 32 silver rings, were also seized from the TLP office.
Officials stated that the detailed inventory of recovered valuables from the TLP office has been compiled and released by the police, NCCIA, and FIA following the operation.
Earlier, Punjab police successfully traced the whereabouts of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Hussain Rizvi and his younger brother Anas Rizvi, issuing a warning for them to surrender to the authorities or face arrest.
Saad Hussain Rizvi and several TLP party workers have been charged with terrorism in connection with violent attacks on police in Rawat, Taxila, and Muridke.
Police sources confirmed that law enforcement agencies (LEAs) located TLP leaders’ hideouts on Tuesday. However, LEAs have urged the Rizvi brothers to voluntarily surrender, emphasizing that doing so would be in their best interest.
Authorities are intensifying operations against those responsible for the violence. Unverified reports suggest that Saad and Anas Rizvi may be injured, though police have not yet confirmed this. Investigations continue, and officials have assured that both brothers will be arrested soon.
In a major development, the police have confiscated a large collection of gold, foreign and local currencies, and luxury items from a Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) office.
Police said the case was lodged at City Police Station Muridke on the complaint of Sub-Inspector Afzal, naming 19 identified suspects and around 3,500 unidentified individuals. The FIR includes over 30 sections, including terrorism, murder, attempted murder, abduction, destruction of public property, and other grave offences.
Police sources said the case was registered after violent clashes broke out between October 12 and 13’s night. The protests in Lahore and Muridke turned violent after efforts by the administration to hold peaceful talks and relocate demonstrators to a less affected area failed. Officials said the situation worsened when group leaders continued to incite the crowd.
Protesters reportedly attacked security personnel using stones, nail-studded sticks, firearms, and petrol bombs. Some demonstrators snatched weapons from police officials and opened fire, resulting in the martyrdom of one police officer and injuries to dozens of others. At least 17 officials sustained gunshot wounds, while 48 personnel were injured overall and shifted to various hospitals for treatment.
During the clashes, at least 40 vehicles, both public and private, were set ablaze, and several shops were torched. Police sources confirmed that three TLP workers and six bystanders were killed, while around 30 civilians were injured.
Law enforcement agencies personnel responded with tear gas and baton charges to disperse the crowd, though the organised nature of the mob made it difficult to restore order. Several suspects have been arrested, while Saad and other leaders reportedly fled the scene.
Police said operations against both named and unidentified suspects are ongoing, with more arrests expected within 24 hours. Initial investigations suggest that the bullets used in the firing were of weapons snatched from police personnel
The Punjab government has ordered a full investigation into the incident. Senior officials have directed police to take strict action against those involved in attacks on security forces and damage to public property.