Memorial function: Bhagat Singh foundation seeks protection

The foundation’s chairman, Advocate Imtiaz Rasheed Qureshi, files a writ petition contending the Punjab government

LAHORE: The Bhagat Singh Memorial Foundation has moved the Lahore High Court for provision of security for a March 23 function at Fawara Chowk, Shadman to mark the death anniversary of the freedom fighter.

The foundation’s chairman, Advocate Imtiaz Rasheed Qureshi, filed a writ petition contending the Punjab government and police authorities were requested to ensure security for the function but no action had been taken on several pleas submitted to them.

He claimed the Punjab chief secretary, police chief and Lahore DIG operations have been denying protection and security at public places, which is the fundamental right of every citizen.

Imtiaz has asked the court to order the authorities to take security measures for the upcoming event in order to protect the lives of the participants and public at large.

Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh will take up the case on Monday.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 19^th, 2017.