Ex-AJK PM booked for forcibly trying to take over Centaurus office

A case has been registered against former Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan, for trying to seize the central offices and important documents of Centaurus Mall.

According to Express News, the First Information Report (FIR) was filed by Colonel (retd) Tipu Sultan, Deputy Security In-charge of The Centaurus Mall, naming Sardar Tanveer Ilyas, Muhammad Ali, Anil Sultan, Rizwan, and other unknown individuals as accused.

As per the FIR, Sardar Tanveer Ilyas, accompanied by an armed group of 20 to 25 individuals, entered office 1708 of Centaurus Mall by breaking the lock, with intentions to take control of the premises. However, their attempt was thwarted by the vigilant security guards. Sardar Tanveer Ilyas allegedly issued threats to kill Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan and Sardar Dr Rashid Ilyas Khan, along with their colleagues.

The FIR further states that these individuals subjected the security officer to physical assault, and upon receiving information about the incident, law enforcement officials arrived at the scene, where Sardar Tanveer Ilyas allegedly fired at Colonel (retd) Tipu Sultan, narrowly missing him.

It is noted in the FIR that such actions have been perpetrated by the accused in the past. Colonel (retd) Tipu Sultan, Deputy Security In-Charge, has urged immediate action from police authorities against Sardar Tanveer Ilyas and other implicated individuals in the case.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 2^nd, 2024.