Ali Amin Gandapur was not in police custody or any other agency’s detention: Mohsin Naqvi

ISLAMABAD, Oct 06 (SABAH): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has stated that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur was not in police custody or any other agency’s detention.

Speaking to the media after the funeral prayers for martyred police constable Abdul Hamid Shah, Mohsin Naqvi remarked that Gandapur was on the run, and if he was in Islamabad, he would be found, as checkpoints have been established for his capture.

He mentioned that there was footage of Gandapur fleeing from the KP House and that police have conducted raids related to three or four cases.

Expressing sorrow over the martyrdom of the injured police officer, Mohsin Naqvi conveyed condolences to the family of Constable Abdul Hamid Shah, stating that he was killed by the protestors. He assured that strict action would be taken against those involved in the officer’s murder.

Furthermore, Mohsin Naqvi announced that one of the two sons of the martyr would be offered a job in the police force, and the family would receive a plot along with the martyrs’ package.

Meanwhile Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says law enforcement agencies in Islamabad have performed their duties vigilantly, and those involved in clashes with security forces will be dealt with Iron hands.

Talking to media along with IG Punjab Usman Anwar at D-Chowk in Islamabad, he said the government will take action against these miscreants without any discrimination.

The Interior Minister said that a total of 564 individuals, including 120 Afghan nationals and 11 officials from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, were arrested.

In his remarks, IG Punjab said that the police and other law enforcement agencies succeeded in controlling the law and order situation, as no unpleasant incident occurred.

The Inspector General appreciated the Pakistan Army, Pakistan Rangers and other law enforcement agencies for their support and efforts in upholding law and order in the Federal Capital.