ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Aon Abbas Bappi has reaffirmed his unwavering support for PTI founder Imran Khan and detained party workers, stating, "I will remain loyal."
Senator Aon Abbas Bappi, who is under arrest, was brought to the Senate chamber and handed over to the Sergeant-at-Arms.
He met Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani and expressed gratitude for issuing his production order.
Addressing the Senate, Bappi thanked the Chairman for his moral courage, acknowledging his stance on the cases of Ejaz Chaudhry and himself, which he claimed "will be remembered in history."
Recounting his arrest, Bappi stated that on March 6, around 8:30 AM, a team of 20 personnel raided his home and office while he was asleep. "They dragged me by my collar, demanded my phone, and even detained my son briefly before releasing him," he said. With a black cloth covering his face, he was transported for two hours before being presented before a judge. "I asked where I was. The judge informed me that I was in Yazman, Bahawalpur, and that I was accused of hunting five deer," Bappi revealed.
He added that after being taken to the police station for a one-day remand, he discovered it was the same station where Fawad Chaudhry was charged with stealing water taps.
Bappi claimed his arrest was politically motivated due to his campaign against inflation in Punjab. "I stand with Imran Khan and all detained leaders. I will remain loyal," he asserted, expressing regret that Senator Ejaz Chaudhry was not present.
Later, Bappi protested against the non-implementation of Ejaz Chaudhry’s production order and walked out of the Senate. Following the session, police escorted him out of the premises.
GILANI INDIGNANT OVER EJAZ CHAUDHRY'S NON-PRODUCTION
The Senate chairman expressed his indignation over non-compliance as PTI Senator Ejaz Chaudhry was not produced despite his orders. Gilani referred the matter to the Privileges Committee.
Gilani had issued production orders for Bappi and Chaudhry, asking authorities to ensure their presence in Saturday's Senate session.
"Such disregard for parliamentary authority cannot be allowed to persist unchecked, as it threatens the institutional integrity of the Senate and the broader democratic framework.
“I hereby refer the matter of non-implementation of the production orders concerning Senator Ejaz Chaudhry to the Privileges Committee for its consideration and report,” said the chairman.