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Police declare 268 PTI workers absconders

Yasmin Rashid shifted to hospital after her health deteriorates,

LAHORE  – In the latest development regarding the case of arson and vandalism that took place on May 9, the police declared 268 individuals affiliated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party as absconders.

These individuals have been declared as potential perpetrators responsible for the happening.

It is noteworthy that despite repeated summons for investigation, these accused individuals have failed to appear before the authorities.

Furthermore, 22 PTI leaders have also been identified as having a role in the May 9 incidents and have been included in the list of offenders. These include prominent figures such as Mian Aslam Iqbal, Hammad Azhar, Farrukh Habib, Zubair Khan Niazi, Azam Khan Swati, Murad Saeed, Ali Amin Gandapur, Asad Zaman Cheema, and Hassan Niazi. Moreover, Imtiaz Ahmed Sheikh, Hafiz Farhat Abbas, Wasiq Qayyum, Ghulam Abbas, and Ali Hassan have also been named among them.

In addition to the above, the list of them also includes Uzma Khan, Aleema Khan, Andalib Abbas, Ahmad Khan Niazi, and Karamat Khokhar. These individuals are being investigated for their alleged involvement in the incident of arson and vandalism that occurred in Lahore.

Ealier,

According to details, the former Punjab health minister was rushed to Punjab Institute of Cardiology today from Kot Lakhpat Jail.

Sources said that Yasmin Rashid suffered from Chest pain and the PIC doctor carried out a detailed medical examination of the PTI leader.

Furthermore, Yasmin Rashid was admitted to PIC for two hours however she was taken back to jail after her reports were clear.

Earlier, an anti-terrorism court in Lahore sent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Yasmin Rashid to jail on 15-day judicial remand in a case related to May 9 riots.

The PTI leader appeared virtually before the court where the police sought physical remand of the former provincial health minister. The court dismissed police’s request and handed over Rashid to police on 15-day judicial remand.

The Lahore police had registered a case against the PTI leader for allegedly setting vehicles on fire on May 9, the day PTI chairman was arrested from premises of Islamabad High Court (IHC).

It is pertinent to mention here that PTI Central Punjab President Yasmin Rashid was taken into custody last month under section three of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO).

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