In the last 24 hours, a crackdown has been launched against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) following their announcement to hold workers’ conventions nationwide.
The surge in police activity raises concerns about the escalation of political tensions. Recent reports indicate a series of aggressive actions:
- In Khanewal and Hafizabad, police disrupted PTI workers’ conventions, directly interfering with the party’s activities.
- Subsequent raids at the residences of PTI members, including a Member of the Provincial Assembly in Hafizabad, resulted in property damage and legal actions against party members.
- Specific incidents at the homes of PTI members Sanam Javed and Aaliya Hamza involved allegations of police misconduct and property destruction.
- A police raid also targeted the home of PTI leader Aslam Ghumman in Sialkot.
- A PTI ticket holder, Hammad Awan, also experienced a police raid at his residence.
Further incidents of violence and intimidation include vandalism at the residence of Shaukat Bhatti, suggesting a deliberate pattern of harassment towards PTI members and their supporters. These actions reflect a troubling use of force in political disputes and underscore the urgency for dialogue and legal fairness.
The abductions of Azhar Mashwani’s brothers and the arrest of Abdul Karim Khan after his initial abduction exemplify the severe measures being taken against PTI affiliates. These incidents contribute to the growing unease about the state of political freedom and law enforcement practices in the region.
