ECP expels Haleem Adil from PS-88 over display of weapons
PTI leader has claimed that shots were fired at his vehicle in presence of police
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has ordered Opposition Leader of Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh to leave the PS-88 constituency over allegations of display of weapons.
Police personnel held Haleem Adil Sheikh despite resistance from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers over refusal to obey the ECP orders.
On the other hand, PTI leader has claimed that shots were fired at his vehicle in presence of police during a visit to PS-88 polling station.
Police has maintained that Haleem Adil’s claim of firing at his vehicle will be investigated.
Meanwhile, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has written a letter to the election commission and stated that two workers of the party were injured by firing of guards of Haleem Adil Sheikh. PPP has asked the commission to take strict action against the PTI leader and others who were with him.
Harsh words were also exchanged between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate and polling agent over violation of code of conduct.
It is to be mention here that voting for by-elections in PS-88 is underway and at least 108 polling stations have been set up in the constituency out of which 36 have been declared sensitive and 33 have been declared most sensitive.
