[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]Law enforcement officials have apprehended Sher Afzal Marwat, a prominent figure within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and a lawyer, in Lahore. The arrest was executed under section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO). The incident unfolded at GPO Chowk, located just outside the premises of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on a Thursday, and subsequently, Marwat was transported to an undisclosed location.
The PTI swiftly responded to the news, vehemently condemning the arrest of Sher Afzal Marwat. The party expressed strong disapproval, characterizing the act as “absolutely shameful and disgusting.” The PTI asserted that this incident highlighted a blatant disregard for the judicial system by the caretaker government.
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In a statement released on a platform identified as X, the PTI underscored the gravity of the situation, emphasizing that the “abduction of lawyers from the premises of LHC” was reprehensible. The party went on to articulate its concern about the perceived erosion of respect for the courts, asserting that the caretaker government was exceeding bounds and verging on authoritarianism.
Abduction of lawyers from the premises of LHC is absolutely shameful and represents once again the respect for courts in the eyes of those in power. Caretaker government is crossing all limits of fascism.
LHC judges must ensure safe recovery of Sher Afzal Marwat immediately,… pic.twitter.com/VyqyAx6Alk
— PTI (@PTIofficial) December 14, 2023
The PTI’s message strongly called for the immediate and secure recovery of Sher Afzal Marwat, deeming the situation unacceptable. The party urged the judges of the Lahore High Court to intervene, emphasizing the imperative of safeguarding the rule of law and ensuring the protection of individuals, particularly those associated with the legal profession, from arbitrary actions by the authorities. The PTI characterized the incident as a manifestation of the caretaker government’s overreach and a worrisome indication of the prevailing state of affairs concerning civil liberties and the judicial process.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
