PTI MPAs seek case against PML-N leaders over violating sanctity of Quaid's mausoleum

Ministers want case against Maryam Nawaz, Captain Safdar, Marriyum Aurangzeb, Ali Akbar Gujjar and 200 others

KARACHI:

Lawmakers and leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) approached the police for the registration of a case against the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leadership on Sunday, accusing the latter of violating the sanctity of the Quaid's mausoleum.

PTI MPAs Raja Azhar Khan, Haleem Adil Sheikh and others from the party submitted an application at the Brigade police station, asking the police to register a case against PML-N's Maryam Nawaz, Captain Safdar, Marriyum Aurangzeb, Ali Akbar Gujjar and approximately 200 others.

According to the application, the PTI leaders accused the latter of violating the mausoleum's sanctity by crossing the metal barrier encircling Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's grave and shouting slogans that "disrespected" the site and "hurt the sentiments" of the people.

The application further stated that the incident, occurring around 5:30pm, was broadcast by domestic and foreign media outlets.

The complainants also claimed that this act prompted angry citizens to take to the streets, but law enforcement officials were prevented from taking action. It added that interference in the government's course of action was a grave crime.

The petition, signed by MPA Khan, sought legal proceedings against the accused.