“Investigations were conducted against 946 political party workers, including 429 from Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), 134 from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) and 22 from Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), across Punjab,” the provincial IG said.
“Further, 361 supporters of independent candidates and other political parties were booked over violation of ECP’s code of conduct,” Punjab IG Dr Syed Kalim Imam said.
The Punjab IG added, “A total of 65 workers of different political parties have been detained under the Goonda Act.”
On Wednesday, two PTI workers were booked for using fireworks during party leader Aleem Khan’s corner meeting in NA-129. Police also arrested two guards of PTI candidate for PP-163, Bilal Aslam, for display of arms. In view of Section 144 imposed in the city, display of arms and fireworks is banned in pursuance of ECP’s code of conduct.
Separately, a returning officer has summoned PML-N candidate from Muzaffargarh Haroon Sultan for saying it is “haram” to cast votes for women.
Published in Daily Times, July 6th 2018.
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