Gandapur still sore over Islamabad debacle

Says province will not compromise on rights afforded by 18th amendment

PESHAWAR:

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur expressed strong reactions during the cabinet meeting on Wednesday regarding the recent events in Islamabad.

He stated that what happened during PTI's peaceful protest in Islamabad is unacceptable and regrettable. He mentioned that uniformed personnel of the K-P police were beaten, some officials were unlawfully detained, and rescue personnel were also unlawfully arrested.

Gandapur warned that if any evidence of violence against K-P personnel by the Islamabad police and administration was found, strict action would be taken against them. He further added that rescue machinery had also unlawfully been seized. Gandapur stated that as chief minister, wherever he goes, personnel, ambulances, and necessary machinery will accompany him.

He labeled the events at the K-P House in Islamabad as fascism and said that properties were unlawfully damaged, and consultations are under way for legal action against this. The CM announced that a committee has been formed to assess the damages incurred at the K-P House.