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PTI claims Hammad Azhar arrested in Punjab

From Dawn · () English

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  • Pakistan’s PTI claimed that its leader Hammad Azhar was arrested in Punjab over a case related to the May 9, 2023 riots.
  • Police officials in Multan and Lahore said they had no confirmation of his arrest or transfer.
  • PTI condemned the alleged arrest as political persecution and demanded that Azhar be brought before a court if a criminal case existed.

Pakistan’s PTI claimed on Sunday that former finance minister and party leader Hammad Azhar had been arrested, but police officials said they had no confirmation of the detention.

Sources said Azhar was taken into custody in Multan in connection with a case concerning the May 9, 2023 riots. Reports circulating online said he was later handed over to Lahore police because of alleged involvement in a May 9 case.

political vengeance

· Pakistan Tehreek-e-InsafThe party used the phrase to condemn the reported arrest.

Multan Regional Police Officer Usman Akram Gondal told Dawn he was unaware of any arrest and had no information about it. Lahore Investigation Senior Superintendent of Police Muhammad Naveed likewise said he had no confirmation that Azhar had been arrested or transferred to Lahore police.

PTI described the reported detention as “the worst example of political vengeance and fascism”. The party called for Azhar to be presented in court immediately if authorities had a criminal case against him. The supplied report ends before the party’s full demand is stated.

the worst example of political vengeance and fascism

· Pakistan Tehreek-e-InsafPTI described the reported detention of Hammad Azhar in its statement.
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