PTI workers sent on judicial remand

25 cases registered involving riots, vandalism

KARACHI:

Judicial Magistrate Malir has remanded Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers to judicial custody in a case involving riots and interference with government work in Quaidabad.

During the hearing, 21 defendants were brought before the court and charged with instigating rioting and damaging property in the city. The court subsequently sent the PTI workers to jail on judicial remand.

Additionally, the Karachi police has registered seven other cases related to recent riots, vandalism and siege in the city, bringing the total number of registered cases to 25.

According to details, four cases were registered under riot and other provisions at New Karachi Central District, Khawaja Ajmer Police Station, Shahrah-e-Noor Jahan Police Station, and Gulberg Police Station. Two more cases were registered under riot and other provisions at Preedy and Frere police stations in District South. A case has also been opened under riot and other provisions at the Surjani Town police station in District West.

Furthermore, PTI leaders, officials, and workers have also been named in these cases. A total of 25 cases have been filed against PTI's central leadership, workers, and officials on various counts, including recent rioting, vandalism, and assault.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 13^th, 2023.