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2013 Model Town incident

The 2013 Model Town incident occurred in Lahore, Pakistan, when police and political activists forcibly cleared protesters affiliated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT). The protesters were demanding justice for victims of the 2014 Model Town police crackdown. During the clearance, several protesters and bystanders were shot and killed, with reports citing excessive use of force. The incident caused widespread outrage, leading to protests and calls for accountability. Investigations and court proceedings followed, seeking to address the violence and ensure justice for the victims.