RAWALPINDI: A clash broke out between two groups of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers near Adiala Jail on Monday, creating a tense situation as party leaders attempted to calm the supporters.

According to reports, the incident occurred near the Gorakhpur Factory checkpoint on Adiala Road, where PTI workers had gathered to express solidarity with the sisters of the party’s founding chairman. What began as a verbal exchange quickly escalated into a physical confrontation between the two groups.

Eyewitnesses said workers from both sides engaged in heated arguments before pushing and shoving each other. The situation worsened as some participants allegedly exchanged abusive remarks, leading to a brief but intense scuffle.

PTI leaders present at the scene tried to intervene and prevent the dispute from escalating further. Parliamentary leader Shahid Khattak was seen making repeated efforts to separate the workers and encourage them to remain calm. However, the rival groups continued arguing despite the leadership’s attempts to restore order.

During the unrest, National Assembly member Iqbal Afridi was reportedly pushed by some workers. In addition, individuals involved in the altercation allegedly attempted to stop media personnel from recording the incident and tried to seize mobile phones being used to capture footage.

The situation eventually drew the attention of Aleema Khan, sister of the PTI founder, who arrived at the scene and directed workers to end the confrontation. Her intervention, along with efforts by party lawmakers and senior workers, helped prevent the dispute from escalating further.

Sources within the party stated that both groups involved in the clash had traveled from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. One of the groups was reportedly associated with PTI Member of the National Assembly Amjad Khan and had arrived from Swat. Amjad Khan was later seen attempting to calm one side, while Shahid Khattak worked to persuade the other group to stand down.

Although the confrontation was eventually brought under control, the incident highlighted internal tensions among party supporters at a time when PTI is seeking to maintain unity during politically sensitive developments. No serious injuries were reported, and the situation returned to normal after the intervention of party leaders.