Express News screengrab of Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif addressing a press conference.
"We will not influence the registration of FIRs, they can even be registered against me," the Punjab chief minister said while addressing a press conference.
A judicial commission was set up to investigate into the incident in which eight people including two women – were killed, while 85 others sustained injuries in a clash between the supporters of Dr Tahirul Qadri and police. An application has also been submitted to the High Court for this purpose.
Chief minister Sharif has requested the Chief Justice Lahore High Court that the Judicial Commission should hold investigation on daily basis. It would be a big favour of the chief justice if investigation could be completed within week, said CM.
"I sympathise with Tahirul Qadri, and I assure him that those responsible will be punished without delay," the minister said.
Shahbaz further added that facts will be brought to the public regarding the incident, and justice will be served.
"I have always dealt with miscreants with an iron hand," he said.
The minister said the barriers were removed by the police, and permission for the removal was not his responsibility.
Rs3million compensation announced
Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif announced a compensation of Rs3 million for families of each of the victims.
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