Federal ministers and PTI leaders blamed each other on Tuesday in in aftermath of in killing of policeman who was shot down during the raid in Lahore against people “take the law into your own hands” last night.
Kamal Ahmad, a police constable, was killed during the operation. in Model City Lahore last the night after the unknown discovered fire on Lahore department of DIG Operations Soheil Chaudhry told reporters. outside hospital.
The raid matched with in post- midnight police crackdown on PTI Leaders Residences, Ahead of in the party planned long march to Islamabad on May 25 (tomorrow).
DIG Chaudhry, without naming any political parties, said the police broke into down on activists who “They took the law into their own hands and hooligans.”
When the police party has reached home of activist – Sajid Hussain, against to whom the police subsequently filed an FIR – an unidentified person autopsied fire from his rooftop, DIG said.
“Bullet hit top part of constable chest, which is very critical area. Lot of the effort was made [to save him] but when we got here (to the hospital), he became weak.”
The police officer later died from his wounds, DIG Chaudhry said. He swore that the man responsible for in firing could not escape and conducted raids on arrest his.
FIR filed
BUT first information the report (FIR) filed later specifically does not mention that the police operation was linked to the raids. on PTI leaders, but the alleged shooter has indeed been identified.
FIR said the police partyduring the search operation in Model city, rang the doorbell of Hussein house at 1:40. Shortly thereafter, two “armed peopleidentified as Sajid Hussain and Akram Bukhari, appeared on terrace and Hussein asked in “threatening tone” why they (the police) came to him house late at night, as they say.
Police party responded that they were searching for a lease, according to the FIR. However, Hussein and his son became angry and began to “threaten the officials with Severe consequences”.
“Hussein asked his son Bukhari to fire straight to the police party. bukhari, with intention of killing shot right at the police party. The bullet hit the chest of Constable Kamal Ahmad, who stood outside in house.”
Hussein also shot at the police party and a bullet hit in government vehicle, — stated in the message FIR. Constable died on place, it added.
FIR has been registered under Sections 302 (murder), 34 (common intention), 324 (attempt murder), 186 (obstacle public servant in dismiss of public functions), 353 (attack or criminal force hold back public servant of the rank of his duty) and 427 (damaging) of Pakistan Penal Code and Section 7 of Law on Combating Terrorism.
Both Hussein and his son The Buharis were arrested later, police said.
There were reports of Night action of the police on homes of former federal minister Hammad Azhar in Lahore, and the residence of Lala Haveli of Sheikh Rashid Ahmed and homes of Fayyazul Hasan Chohan and Ijaz Khan Jazi in Rawalpindi were also allegedly carried out the raid.
Besides, former information minister Fawad Chaudhry also argued in tweet that its home in Islamabad was under surveillance, so he left for Jhelum.
Videos circulating on social media allegedly showed a police raid homes of other PTI leaders from Punjab including Usman Dar, Malik Waqar Ahmed, engineer Kashif Haral, Mazhar Iqbal Gujjar and others.
Government, PTI trade blame
In a statement released on On Tuesday, Interior Minister Rana Sanaulla named a police officer killing “proof that [former prime minister and PTI Chairman] Imran Khan is a terrorist.”
“Kamal Ahmad’s killers are Imran Khan, Sheikh Rashid and their followers”, – he said and promised to keep the planners of “huni (bloody) march” is accountable.
firing the incident proved that PTI was not want a peaceful march, he claimed. “Those who used to abuse [people] now they started shooting. They are took the law into their own hands, now the law will make them answer.”
Interior minister also claimed that Imran wanted to start Civil War in the country in guise of long march.
“We will prevent civil war, chaos and disorder in country through the law,” he stressed.
Sanaulla expressed his condolences to the constable. family and said his family Shuhada package will be given where the families of slain policemen handed over compensation and other objects.
government would take responsibility for the family’s well-being and children’s education, he added.
Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz also paid tribute Constable Ahmad and expressed condolences to his family.
He sent a Punjabi inspector general of police write a statement on incident and arrest those responsible for This is soon.
Hamza has also called a meeting for review law and order situation in province, which will review existing measures to ensure protection of life and property of in public and further steps to keep the peace.
Meanwhile, former information minister and PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry stated that police officers were “misbehaving”. with women and children and “torment” people. More than 450 workers, including women, were taken into custody, he claimed.
“Former soldiers and people who retired from civilian institutions were also target. According to reports, family of retired major opened fire with forced entry into their home after midnight, believing they were robbers.”
As a result the policeman died, he added and claimed that Sanaullah and Hamza were responsible for Incident.
Fawad said the police carried out raids on 1100 homes last night and people entered the house without any warrants.
“Red Line Crossed”
Minister of Information Marryum Aurangzeb in the statement said “a red line has been crossed” as she referred to a police officer killing. “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his unequivocal intention ensure in protection of in economy and people.
“The time has come to draw a red line to save Pakistan. economy and people,” she is added. “We have drawn “red line” … and will not allow anyone cross it.”
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz’s spokesman Malik Ahmed Khan said that if PTI wants to general elections, it should Come back to parliament for electoral reforms. “Negotiations will take place within parliament. Not on streets. The state will establish its own right. No chaos will be tolerated.”
Night repression
Opposition party fears came true late on Monday night when, despite assurances that their leaders would not be attacked or arrested of planned march on the capital, the police conducted searches in residential buildings of some key PTI scores.
PTI Chairman Imran had, on Sunday, announced PTI plans hold the Azadi March on Islamabad on May 25 (tomorrow), reportedly after negotiations with creation over early polls were unsuccessful.
The actions of the police were in striking contrast with resolve This was stated by the representative of Prime Minister Shehbaz. who argued earlier in the day it was decided not to arrest any PTI worker ahead of long march.
Even Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal made the same commitment when he said “coalition government believes in democracy and respects the right to protest.” He stated that as long as everything Imran Khan does is within the boundaries of law and the Constitution, it will be adopted until government will deal with protesters if there are any violations.
However, Hammad Azhar tweeted just before midnight that the police searched his house to arrest him, but he managed to evade capture. In an interview with reporters, mother claimed that a large police contingent first knocked on their door before entering to search for her son.
After the incident former Punjab health minister Yasmine Rashid reached the residence of Azhar and began to sit.in in protest against the actions of the police. Frames circulate on social media showed former Punjab health minister cancer survivor sitting on pavement like police vehicles were visible in background.
PTI Chairman Imran Khan also denounced “brutal crackdown”, saying peaceful protest is the right thing to do of all citizens. He also said it raised “serious questions about handlers”.
“brutal suppression on PTI executives and employees in Punjab and Islamabad once again shown us that we are familiar with – fascist nature of PML-N when in power.”
Peaceful protest is the right of all our citizens. The brutal crackdown on PTI ldrs & workers in Punjab & Islamabad has once again shown us what we are familiar with – the fascist nature of PMLN when in power. The present crackdown also raises serious questions abt the Handlers.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) May 23, 2022
Then he issued warning: “I want warn the scammers and their handlers that these undemocratic and fascist steps further aggravate the economic situation and push the country into a state of of anarchy”.
PPP, PMLN and JUI Marches against our govt were never stopped nor did we carry out any crackdown on their workers. This is the difference between democrats and kleptocrats.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) May 23, 2022
In a later tweet, Imran said that government never prevented the then opposition from organizing their own marches. “PPP, PML-N and JUI marches against our government never stopped and we didn’t carry out any suppression on their workers. That’s the difference between democrats and kleptocrats.”
I will not take dictation
Earlier PML-N high-level meeting attended by Punjab Chief Minister Hamza, his cousin Maryam Nawaz, federal ministers Ahsan Iqbal, Rana Sanaullah and Khurram Dastgir, and Awais Leghari continued for about three hours.
“We cannot accept Imran Khan’s dictation dissolve meetings and immediately announce new surveys. we are not afraid of go to the masses, but if we do it now, it will mean that we succumb to the pressure of Imran and show weakness that we should not”, but party An insider quoted Nawaz as saying.
PML-N and eight of its allies have agreed so far in principle complete rest term of in government until August 2023. However coalition open for consideration decision in accordance with fast-changes in the political situation.
PML-N considers that if shows flexibility over preliminary polls will be considered succumbing to Imran’s pressure, which party can’t afford it, at least not at this stage. “We should No allow imran take group of people from time to time to the capital and dictate terms. We can talk with anyone on in issue of early elections as suits us too, but Imran can’t force us”Nawaz made This is clear.
After meeting Nawaz took on head of PTI on Twitter and said “People can’t be left mercy of the villain Jats which has already made havoc with their lives in terms of poverty, inflation and unemployment. We are as a nation need stop them.”
Impatience of Imran made relatively easier for in coalition government take decision. “Discussions among coalition parties were under way is it worth it call early elections or not as PML-N didn’t want to take the blame for any unpopular decisions to fix sick economy wanted guaranteed security of in powerful military creation for help he is reviewing the remaining 15 months of his tenure. But the PTI chairman was quick to announce his long march. easier for in coalition decide to stay in power and no give in Imran’s requirements” party said the insider.
PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz, who in her recent appearances on public rallies, actively spoke for fresh polls and even claimed that her father (Nawaz) also thought so, agreed that coalition should Now face Imran’s pressure tactics and defeat him.
Furthermore, participants of meeting also agreed to take on board all allies at creation government decisions. Nawaz also sent Shehbaz to start consultations with his “selected” Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Raja Riaz for appointment of a new Head of the National Accountability Bureau.
Speaking at the meeting with IMF tanking economy free fall of rupee, hamza problems running Punjab in absence of cabinet and dismissal of the electoral commission of 25 dissident PTI MPAs were also discussed. PML-N management stressed the need for consolidation power in Punjab, which he said was his stronghold. in possible run-off elections for Chief minister in provinces, Hamza’s position seems weak with 172 votes against PTI-PML-Q 173.
