Former Federal Minister of Climate Change and prominent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader, Zartaj Gul, along with over 50 protestors, have been booked on charges of terrorism for allegedly inciting violence against the armed forces during recent protests.
Dera Ghazi Khan police have registered a case against the PTI members, including Ms. Zartaj Gul and a former adviser to the CM, under the Anti-Terrorism Act and other relevant laws.
Allegedly, the PTI leaders chanted anti-government and anti-army slogans, inciting the masses to destroy public infrastructure, according to the First Information Report (FIR) lodged by the police. The FIR also mentioned that the protesters attacked the police and blocked roads when instructed to step back. The report further stated that Ms. Gul, Hanif Patafi, Malik Iqbal Saqib, Ruqiya Ramzan, and 25 nominated and 30 unidentified persons blocked the Indus Highway and other city arteries.
The police also accused Ms. Gul and other PTI members of spreading fear in the area by setting fire to state-owned and private properties.
On 12th May 2023, Dera Ghazi Khan police registered a case against Zartaj Gul and over 50 other protestors under the Anti-Terrorism Act and other charges. The charges are related to their alleged involvement in violent protests and inciting violence against the armed forces.
PTI Leaders’ Alleged Involvement in Violent Protests
The protestors, including Zartaj Gul, were allegedly involved in violent protests and chanting anti-government and anti-army slogans. According to the FIR, they incited the masses to destroy public infrastructure, attacked the police, and blocked the Indus Highway and other city arteries.
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The FIR Filed Against Zartaj Gul and Other PTI Members
The police lodged a case against Zartaj Gul and other PTI members under the Anti-Terrorism Act and other relevant laws. The FIR accuses them of inciting violence against the armed forces, spreading fear in the area, and damaging state-owned and private properties.
The Accusations Leveled Against Zartaj Gul and Her Associates
The police have accused Zartaj Gul and other PTI members of leading violent protests and blocking public roads. They have also been accused of chanting anti-government and anti-army slogans, inciting the masses to destroy infrastructure, and torching public and private properties, causing fear and panic in the area.
Conclusion:
Zartaj Gul and over 50 protestors have been booked under terrorism charges for their alleged involvement in violent protests and inciting violence against the armed forces. The FIR lodged against them accuses them of damaging public property, attacking the police, and chanting anti-government and anti-army slogans. The police have taken strict action against them, and the investigation is ongoing.
