The Government of Punjab has responded to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan’s allegation of female supporters of his party being harassed in jails.
“It’s not a surprise that one political party is spreading baseless lies about mistreatment of women in custody for attacks on public/military buildings,” a tweet from the official Twitter account of Punjab Govt read.
“Everyone in Punjab jails is being dealt with under relevant laws and the public should NOT believe in these lies. Law-enforcing agencies are making sure that all culprits of May 9 attacks are captured and tried as per applicable laws. No one should pay heed to yet another misinformation campaign by a political party.”
It’s not a surprise that one political party is spreading baseless lies about mistreatment of women in custody for attacks on public/military buildings. Everyone in Punjab jails is being dealt under relevant laws and public should NOT believe in these lies. Law-enforcing agencies…
— Government of Punjab (@GovtofPunjabPK) May 28, 2023
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan, in a address to the nation on Sunday, claimed that he has received reports that women belonging to his party are being harassed in jails.
He requested the judiciary to take suo motu action against the arrests.
While talking about the people leaving his party, Imran said that those quitting the party had been threatened and pressurised to do so.
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