CM Buzdar takes notice of violent clash outside NAB office
Last updated on: 11 August,2020 01:44 pm
No one will be allowed to break the law: Usman Buzdar
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Chief Minister of Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has taken notice of violent clash between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and police outside National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore office.
Usman Buzdar, while directing Chief Secretary and Inspector General Police (IGP) to submit report of the incident, said that no one will be allowed to break the law and vowed strict action against those involved in the clash.
On the other hand, provincial law minister Raja Basharat has said that arrival of Maryam in a convoy was a planned move to disrupt investigation by NAB. He further said that authorities have footage of vehicles that were used to pelt stones and govt has asked Excise Department to provide details of these vehicles.
Earlier, clash erupted between outraged Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) workers and police Tuesday as party’s vice-president Maryam Nawaz reached at the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) office in a case pertaining to illegal transfer of 180 acres of land in Raiwind.
According to details, PML-N workers – who accompanied Maryam Nawaz from Jati Umrah to the NAB office in a convoy – pelted stones at police officials and tried to break the barriers outside the anti-corruption watchdog’s office.
In retaliation, the police resorting to aerial firing, shelling and baton charge to disperse the infuriated crowd. Several protesters including women were arrested.