Imran Khan's Illegal Arrest by the Paramilitary Forces from the Islamabad High Court
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Islamabad Massacre Archive
A public resource documenting the 2024 Islamabad Massacre and related events. Submit evidence, access verified records, and learn how to contribute to justice.
On 25-26 November 2024, arbitrarily detained Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Movement of Justice (PTI) Party, led by Ali Amin Gandapur (Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province) and Khan's wife Bushra Bibi, organized a historic rally to Islamabad with three key demands:
- Release Imran Khan and other political prisoners from arbitrary detention
- Honor the 2024 General Elections Results to preserve democracy
- Reverse the 26th Constitutional Amendment for judicial independence
Despite widespread use of tear gas, roadblocks, and communications blackouts, protesters reached D Chowk (Democracy Square) in unprecedented numbers. In response, the Interior Ministry authorized security forces to use "shoot-at-sight" orders. The Pakistan military fired live rounds into a peaceful crowd, killing at least one dozen and injuring many more. Key hospitals were reportedly restricted from sharing information, and at least one prominent journalist was abducted during the chaos.
This archive is dedicated to documenting the Islamabad Massacre, preserving evidence, and pursuing justice. Explore witness statements, media reports, and international reactions as we work to ensure accountability.
Planned Legal Action: We are formally accusing the Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of crimes against humanity as defined under Article 7 of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and urge the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to refer this matter to ICC for investigation. We also hope to share the verified evidence gathered through this crowdsourced platform with the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) for preliminary examination and a demand to prosecute these individuals in Brussels and Berlin under universal jursidiction. Learn more about our planned legal action on this page.
Victim Profiles
On November 26 and 27, reports surfaced of live gunfire by Pakistani security forces targeting PTI protesters. Eyewitnesses described snipers initiating intermittent firing from 2 PM onwards, culminating in a final brutal assault under the cover of darkness late on November 26. The government labeled this as a "grand operation" against PTI protests, but the violence continued throughout the night. Rangers were seen destroying vehicles belonging to protesters. The main leadership container was also set on fire.
We share the profiles of those who were injured or lost their lives in the #IslamabadMassacre at the hands of the Pakistan security forces.
Footage circulated widely, showing police and paramilitary troops violently suppressing civilians during the day with heavy shelling and rubber bullets and direct firing. In addition to the confirmed fatalities, many went missing and are feared dead. Harrowing images of bloodied corpses and protesters with gunshot wounds lying in the hospitals show the scale of the brutality inflicted upon peaceful protesters.
Events following the massacre, including government denials, social media reactions, and more.
Media coverage of the Final Call protest, the ensuing massacre and related events.
Reactions and responses from international organizations and governments.
Historical context and background information on the massacre, covering the political climate, key players, and more.