Model Town operation was not planned against PAT: Sanaullah
Provincial Law Minister says strict action will be taken against the responsible persons.
LAHORE (Web Desk) - Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan has categorically denied allegation that any kind of operation was planned against the Tahreek e Minhaj ul Quran Secretariat in Lahore on Tuesday.
Talking to newsmen outside the Punjab Assembly in Lahore on Wednesday, Sanaullah said action was only taken to remove illegal encroachments on the requests of local people.
Expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the incident, he said action will be taken against the responsible persons.
At least eight people including two women were killed during violent clash between the supporters of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Tahirul Qadri and police on Tuesday.
The clash began when supporters of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) tried to stop police from removing hurdles outside their leader’s house in Lahore’s Model Town area.
