Azadi March: PTI wants withdrawal of cases, action against cops

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has demanded the Punjab government to withdraw all cases filed against party leaders during Azadi March towards Islamabad on May 25 and take action against policemen involved in torture on the marchers.

A meeting of the anti-victimization committee formed on the order of Imran Khan held under the chairmanship of Shafqat Mahmood and attended by Dr Yasmin Rashid, Raja Basharat and others.

The meeting reviewed the cases formed with regard to incidents on May 25 and decided to collect data of policemen and officials who were posted on the day. It was decided to take action against cops who acted beyond their duty.

It also asked the Punjab government to withdraw cases lodged to victimize party leaders besides also withdrawing orders to arrest the PTI leaders.

Later speaking to media, Shafqat Mahmood said that the PTI activists want immediate action against cops who acted beyond their duty. “We have all records and footages and a meeting will be held on Tuesday to further review the matter,” he said.

He further said that the government employee should not act illegally and those who threw PTI activist Faisal from the bridge committed a blatant illegal act and will be punished.

CONSULTATION FOR PUNJAB CABINET BEGINS

The consultation for the induction of ministers in the Punjab Assembly has begun.

Sources privy to the development said the names of former Punjab governor Omar Sarfraz Cheema and former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry are being considered for the post of Punjab home minister.

Raja Basharat is likely to get the law ministry while the name of Ch Zaheeruddin is likely to be made Punjab's prosecution minister.