LAHORE – Security officials have detained more than 100 Tehreek-e-Labbaikactivists as at least two people were killed while several others,including policemen, injured amid violence in major cities.

The protesters staged nationwide protests following the arrest of new TLPchief Allama Saad Hussain Rizvi as he demanded to expel the Frenchambassador over blasphemous sketches. The law enforcers held Rizvi nearWahdat Road Lahore, where he had gone to attend a funeral.

Meanwhile, at least five policemen, including Deputy Superintendent City,were injured in clashes between protesters and police last night in Sindhcapital.

Following the unrest in parts of the country, authorities deployed securitypersonnel in the Red Zone, diplomatic enclave and all important governmentbuildings across Pakistan.

Many of the busiest highways in major cities also faced massive trafficjams following the arrest of the right-wing leader. National Highway andmotorways police said that more than 50 points on the key highways wereblocked amid the recent protests.