CEC Dr. Sikandar Sultan Raja takes notice of firing & violence between groups of two candidates in PP-167 Lahore

ISLAMABAD, June 19 (SABAH): Chief Election Commissioner Dr. Sikandar Sultan Raja on Sunday has taken notice of firing and violence between groups of two candidates in PP-167 Lahore. CEC has asked the police to apprehend the suspects involved in the violence that took place between the PTI and PML-N a day earlier during by-election for PP-167 constituency. CEC Dr. Sikandar Sultan Raja has directed Secretary ECP Umar Hameed Khan to contact with IG Punjab Police and Chief Secretary Punjab. Detailed report has also been summoned from Election Commissioner Punjab Saeed Gull regarding the incident. 

Dr. Sikandar Sultan Raja also took notice of the violence and directed the inspector-general (IG) Punjab police to ensure that suspects are arrested and conduct a transparent inquiry into the matter. He directed the IG to submit the report to the ECP.

“IG Punjab and the administration must deal with those involved in gun culture and violence,” he added.

According to ECP spokesperson, the district monitoring officer has directed the Lahore capital city police officer (CCPO) to prepare the inquiry report immediately.

“Those involved will be punished in accordance with the law and none of the individual’s political affiliation will be taken into consideration,” added the district monitoring officer. The candidates of both parties have been directed to appear before the district monitoring officer today (Monday).

Meanwhile, the police said that a case of violence has also been registered in the Johar Town police station of Lahore on the complaint of Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Muhammad Amin.

According to the FIR, the assailants had fled the scene after opening fire as per the reports received by the police. It further stated that the police have recovered 12 bullet casings from the place of the incident and further investigation is underway.