PTI claims Hammad Azhar arrested in Punjab
The PTI on Sunday claimed that its leader Hammad Azhar has been arrested, denouncing the action as “political vengeance”. While police officials said they were unaware of his arrest, sources said the PTI leader was taken into custody in Multan in a case pertaining to the May 9, 2023 riots. Replying to a query, Multan Regional Police Officer (RPO) Usman Akram Gondal told Dawn that he was unaware…
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party claims that its leader Hammad Azhar has been arrested, describing the action as "political vengeance." Police officials, however, say they are unaware of his arrest. According to sources, Azhar was taken into custody in Multan in a case related to the May 9, 2023 riots. The Multan Regional Police Officer (RPO) Usman Akram Gondal stated that he is unaware of any arrest and has no information.
Lahore Investigation Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Muhammad Naveed also claimed that he has no confirmation about Azhar’s arrest or handover to Lahore police. The PTI described Azhar's arrest as "the worst example of political vengeance and fascism" and demanded that he be immediately presented in court if there is a criminal case against him.
The party accused the government of recklessly using state power to suppress political opponents and silence the voice of the PTI.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- PTI claims Hammad Azhar arrested in Punjab dawn.com
- Hammad Azhar arrested in Multan over May 9 cases dailytimes.com.pk
