ECP directs CCPO to conduct inquiry over PP-167 clash

LAHORE (Dunya News) - The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday directed the CCPO to conduct a transparent inquiry into the incident of violence and firing during the election campaign in constituency PP-167 in Lahore.

While taking notice on incident of firing, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja directed Secretary Election Commission Omar Hameed Khan to contact the Punjab IG and further instruct him to ensure arrest of accused involved in the incident.

As per the instructions by Sikandar Sultan Raja, on election days the Punjab IG and administration should deal strictly with gun culture, violence and destructive elements, and also maintain zero tolerance policy by showing no leniency in this regard.

The CEC directed to compile a detailed report and ensure strict action against the violators of the code of conduct.