Bilawal questions over arrest of PML-N supporters, Lahore siege
PPP chairman also termed the security plan of Lahore as bizarre.
PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday has strongly condemned the arrest of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supporters on the occasion of ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s arrival.
In a Twitter post, Bilawal asked, “On what grounds are PML-N workers and leaders being arrested? Why is Lahore under siege?”
Understand the legal grounds for arrest of MNS after NAB conviction but on what grounds are workers and leaders being arrested? Why is Lahore under siege ? Right to peacful protest is fundamental for democracy.
— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) July 13, 2018
He stated that arrest of former PM Nawaz Sharif after NAB conviction is legal but PML-N workers’ detentions should be clarified.
PPP chairman also termed the security plan of Lahore as bizarre as he was not allowed to leave for Peshawar. However, he was granted permission afterwards.
While PM select was allowed to fly. Our permission was canceled after shortly afterwards. After having been on the road for 2hrs am now told permission is now granted. Bizzar. Plan on getting to Peshawar come what may.
— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) July 13, 2018
It is to be mentioned here that on Friday, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz made a brief stay at the Abu Dhabi airport where their flight was delayed for nearly three hours. They landed at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport at 9.10 pm IST via Etihad Airways flight EY243.
Security was tightened across the city and roads leading up to the airport were blocked to prevent PML-N workers from reaching there. Around 10,000 security personnel were deployed throughout the city to maintain law and order. Internet and mobile services were also suspended.
