GB police register case as PPP protests alleged malpractice in Diamer repolling
GILGIT: Re-polling was held at three polling stations in Gilgit-Baltistan’s GBA-16 (Diamer-II) on Sunday, with PPP staging protests in Diamer’s Chilas, as well as Gilgit, against alleged electoral malpractice by the Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party (IPP). PPP’s Attaullah Shah and IPP’s Imam Malik are the main contenders vying for the seat in the partial repolling, held after an election tribunal…
The Gilgit-Baltistan police have launched a case against individuals accused of taking polling material from a women's polling station during re-polling in Diamer-II, following protests by the Pakistan People's Party (PPP). The incident occurred after PPP leader Attaullah Shah was declared the winner of the partial repolling, despite the Pakistan Muslim League (Q) candidate Imam Malik challenging the results.
The police registered a First Information Report (FIR) under terrorism charges, citing sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) and the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). The situation remained peaceful at the other two polling stations, but PPP supporters protested against alleged electoral malpractice, blocking highways and burning tyres in Chilas and Gilgit.
The GB Chief Election Commissioner confirmed an ongoing investigation into the allegations and emphasized the importance of adhering to the legal process.
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