Police submit PTI leaders’ challans

Lahore Police has taken the lead in advancing the submission of challans against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership for their involvement in the May 9 incidents, despite initial non-cooperation during interrogations.

During a press conference held at Qila Gujjar Singh and attended by SSP Operations Ali Raza, SSP Investigations Anoush Masood Ch, addressed the situation, emphasising the progress made in this case.

Initially, PTI leadership, including its chief, displayed non-cooperation with law enforcement during the investigation. However, SSP Anoush Masood Ch voiced the hope that they would cooperate this time, as the accused individuals now face a pressing need to collaborate with the prosecution.

In addition to this development, she mentioned that the judicial proceedings following the submission of challans against PTI’s chief were set to commence.

These proceedings will take place on a daily basis.

During the press conference, Ali Raza and Chaudhry further provided details regarding the recent arrest of the prime suspect involved in a case of five murders stemming from a property dispute.

The dispute was related to an inheritance matter, concerning a property consisting of only a few Marlas, which had been passed down through generations.

The main accused in this case, Ghulam Sabir, had absconded after the incident. However, the police successfully employed information technology and human intelligence to apprehend the accused individuals.

They expressed their commitment to arresting the remaining suspects in the near future.

A few days ago, a tragic incident occurred in which five individuals, including three brothers, a cousin, and an employee, lost their lives due to a shooting by unidentified suspects.

The incident transpired while they were gathered at their residence in Chung. Additionally, a six-year-old boy sustained injuries during the incident.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 31^st, 2023.