- The police detained Mazari in land dispute case in Rajanpur district.
- PTI moves Islamabad High Court; announces protests.
- Islamabad police deny allegations of dealing with Mazar.
ISLAMABAD: Chief Minister Punjab Hamza Shahbaz ordered immediate release of in former federal minister and senior PTI leader Shirin Mazari, several hours after she was arrested by the anti-corruption department of Punjab.
In accordance with Geo News, former human rights minister was taken into custody in trespass case of a piece of Earth in Rajanpur district.
“As a woman, Shiren Mazari is worthy of respect. The arrest of any woman in line with our social values,” Hamza said. in statement. “If a arrest becomes inevitable result of investigation, law should go your way.”
He added that the investigation should be running against anti-corruption personnel who Mazar was arrested. “PML-N as a political party believes in respect women,” he said.
Case against PTI leader was filed upon request of Deputy Commissioner of Rajanpur, after which the Punjab Anti-Corruption Authority registered FIR.
Mazar is accused of trespass on a piece of Earth. A complaint has been filed against her on March 11, 2022 when AC Rajanpur was assigned to investigate the matter.
official concerned prepared a report of happening on April 8 and in in light of In this regard, the Anti-Corruption Agency registered criminal case under its 2014 Rules.
After the arrest, PTI transferred Islamabad High Court (IHC) and announced to hold nationwide protests later today.
‘My mother was kidnapped’
Speaking to reporters, Mazari’s daughter, Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir, confirmed development, stating that “male police officers beat her and took her away mother far.”
She warned new government that she will not regret of them if something happens to her mother”.
“I was only told that the anti-corruption wing had arrested me. mother”, she said, adding that her mother was arrested without notice family.
“If this government does that, then I will follow them,” she said, adding mother was not arrested, but she will call it’s a “kidnapping incident”.
As against Imaan’s claim that she was arrested by male officers mothers footage aired on Geo News shows several female police officers present at the scene of in arrest trying to drag the mazar out of her car after she began to resist arrest.
Mazar’s message to Hamid the World
In a message to senior two days ago, journalist Hamid Mir, Mazari said she “didn’t know of the fact that she was seven years old of age when land reforms took place in 1958”.
ex-federal minister said in 1971, she studied at the London School of Economics (LSE) in England. PTI leader also added that “we had won cases in Supreme Court and High Courts of Lahore”, without going into details of affairs.
former minister She said that files related to this case were searched in her village, adding that she “does not even own 500 acres of land.” of Earth.”
The party will protest today: Imran Khan
In response to the incident former prime minister and PTI chairman Imran Khan said that Mazari was “forcibly kidnapped from outside her house this fascist regime.
The PTI chairman noted that Mazari was strong and fearless, and if “imported government”thinks he can force her with this “fascism, they miscalculated!”
The ex-premier announced anti-government was peaceful, but it was argued that “this fascist import government”wants to push the country into chaos.
“As if sending economy in a tailspin was not enough, now they want anarchy to avoid elections. Today we will protest, and tomorrow after the meeting of the Central Committee. I will announce our long march,” he said. added.
PML-N answers
PML-N leader Ahmed Malik Khan stated that “government has nothing to do with Mazar arrest”And she was taken into custody in land trespass case.
“The land was confiscated under forged documents,” he said.
Attaullah Tarar of PML-N said the case was filed against Mazar with Punjab Anti-Corruption.
“She was accompanied out of her vehicle with dignity and respect,” Tarar said, adding that the allegations of police torture against Mazar is “false”.
Islamabad police deny allegations of assault
On Twitter, the Islamabad police issued a clarification and stated that Mazari was not assaulted, contrary to the claims. made her daughter.
“Dr. Shirin Mazari was arrested by female police officers in accordance with the law upon request. of anti-corruption department. News of any mistreatment is without merit.”
Condemnation is pouring in
Following Mazari’s arrest, politicians, journalists and civil society representatives condemned Mazari’s actions. arrest.
Speaking with Geo News, former interior minister Sheikh Rashid said: “They [the new government] pushes the country towards anarchy.
He also said that the authorities have prepared list of people who should be arrested as new were appointed by the IG in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
“Shirin Mazari arrest This first step in about this,” he said. warning that PTI Chairman Imran Khan “may be next one be arrested.”
Condemning the incident former Governor of Sindh Imran Ismail wrote on Twitter: “In arrest of Mazar is sign that imported government perplexed.”
“Import government makes the situation complicated myself.”
Meanwhile, former minister for parliamentary affairs Ali Mohammad Khan called the incident “a cowardly act.” of in coalition government.
” government is not just nervous, very nervous,” he said.
PPP MNA Nafisa Shah stated: “The arrest of #ShirinMazari, who has no charges against her name is not for, wrong! Who ordered it arrest and why?”
PPP Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar also condemned the incident.
“Things never seem to change in Earth of clean. Shiren Mazari is my neighbor and my dear friend. Her arrest deplorable and worst form of political oppression. People who went through it themselves and cursed in in the past, why would they play around or close their eyes?”
Senior journalist Hamid Mir asked PML-N “clear his position.”
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) wrote on Twitter: “HRCP condemns arrest and assault of senior PTI leader @ShireenMazari1. Her arrest smacks of of political victimization, which unfortunately has become ingrained practice and it’s sad no matter what party is a criminal. Dr. Mazari is entitled to due process and the incident must be investigated immediately.”
“Not one should be subject to arbitrary arrest and be attacked. Shame on a woman @ShireenMazari1 should be beaten. There should be accountability but the accusations of corruption should never be used for political sacrifice,” the legal aid group AGHS wrote. on Twitter.
