Shafaqna Pakistan: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed authorities not to harass or arrest Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders ahead of the party’s planned long march on September 27.
Justice Raja Inam Ameen Minhas heard a petition filed by PTI leaders Malik Amir Ali, Shoaib Shaheen and others against alleged harassment by authorities.
Lawyers Shoaib Shaheen and Riasat Azad appeared before the court representing the petitioners.
During the hearing, Shaheen told the court that arrests and raids had allegedly resumed in the run-up to the planned march. He claimed that authorities were conducting raids at the residences of PTI workers, with cash and other belongings allegedly taken during some of the operations.
Shaheen also claimed that he was unwell and that his family was being subjected to harassment. He alleged that women and children were also being taken away during some raids.
He said the petitioners were ready to submit affidavits and CCTV footage to support their claims.
The lawyer requested the court to restrain authorities from harassing or arresting the petitioners and sought an early hearing of the case.
Justice Raja Inam Ameen Minhas said the court would summon the SSP Operations to seek an explanation regarding the allegations.
The court subsequently summoned the Islamabad SSP Operations in person and directed authorities not to harass or arrest Shoaib Shaheen, Malik Amir Ali and other PTI leaders. The hearing was then adjourned.
Source: Dunya News
