Crackdown on PTI workers in Sahiwal, Chichawatni ahead of Sept 27 protest
SAHIWAL / SARGODHA: In a fresh round of arrests of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and office-bearers ahead of its September 27 protest call, around 34 have been reported in Sahiwal district in the last 36 hours. Of these, 16 workers were arrested from Chichawatni tehsil and 24 were arrested from Sahiwal tehsil, while six persons were later released by the police after taking affidavits…
In the days leading up to PTI's protest call on September 27, authorities in Sahiwal district have conducted an intense crackdown on party workers and officials. Around 34 individuals have been apprehended in the past few days, with the majority being rounded up in Sahiwal and Chichawatni tehsils. Six detainees were subsequently released after signing affidavits pledging not to attend any rallies or marches.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has accused the Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) authorities of targeting its local leaders. They allege that Fesco Sardarpur Noon SDO Muhammad Atif made a complaint about electricity theft by Naeem Haider, who was subsequently arrested. Haider's spokesperson claims the arrest was motivated by the use of his secretariat to organize the protest.
Additionally, Fesco Sial Mor Sub-Division Lineman Sikandar Hayat reported that influential individuals tortured him while he was on duty in Doda village, leading to the registration of a case against Muhammad Khan, Muhammad Imran, and Muhammad Nawaz. All three suspects are reportedly connected to the PTI.
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