May 9 riots

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May 9 Riots
Part of 2022–2023 Pakistan political unrest, 2023 Pakistani protests and Arrest of Imran Khan
Date	9 May 2023 (2023-05-09)
Location	General Headquarters, Pakistan. Corps Commander House, Lahore
Goals	Release of Imran Khan
Methods	Protests, acts of vandalism, arson
Parties
PTI's supporters and protesters Government of Pakistan
Lead figures
No centralised leadership Rana Sanaullah Mohsin Naqvi Azam Khan Murad Ali Abdul Qudus
Casualties
Death(s)	8[1]
Arrested	Over 3,200

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The May 9 riots, also called the May 9 protests (Urdu: نو مئی فسادات), and known as Black Day by the Pakistani government, were a series of violent riots^[2] that took place on 9 May 2023, in Pakistan. Following the arrest of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, from the grounds of the Islamabad High Court without an arrest warrant, nationwide demonstrations held by PTI's supporters descended into violent riots. Incidents of vandalism, looting, and arson resulted in Rs. 1.98 billion worth of damage inflicted to government and military facilities by PTI workers and members of the public.^[3] As the protests suddenly descended into violence and chaos and began attacking law enforcement officers, the government responded with a cellular service and internet blockade and a crackdown against PTI leaders, workers, and supporters, as well as those perceived to be allied to the party's cause within the media and legal fraternity. Trials of civilians within military courts were also initiated and are being challenged in the country's Supreme Court. The PTI alleges that the incidents of 9 May were a false flag operation designed by the military establishment to disintegrate the party and frame Imran Khan.