Nawaz's welcome rallies: LHC summons details of FIRs against PML-N workers
LHC has barred police officers from harassing PML-N workers and supporters.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday has sought details of first information reports (FIRs) registered against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders for participating in the rallies to welcome ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif.
During the hearing, LHC has barred police officers from harassing PML-N workers and supporters and directed to hold proper investigation into the matter.
At least 20 cases were lodged against PML-N leaders and supporters for holding unpermitted rallies to welcome Nawaz Sharif.
FIRs against former Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif, his son Hamza Shahbaz, Javed Hashmi, Raja Zafar-ul-Haq, Mushahid Hussain, Uzma Bukhari, Saira Afzal Tarar, Marriyum Aurangzeb and Kamran Michael were regsitered at Lohari police station.
Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Talha Barki and Khawaja Salman Rafique were also booked for breaching code of conduct while cases against Rana Sanaullah, Mian Manan, Rana Afzal, Malik Nawaz and seven PML-N chairmen were also filed in Faisalabad.
