Pakistan

Bushra Bibi booked in two cases under Telegraph Act

Cases have been registered against the former first lady for appearing in a latest video involving Saudi Arabia

GNN Web Desk
Published a month ago on Nov 23rd 2024, 1:57 pm
By Web Desk
Bushra Bibi booked in two cases under Telegraph Act

Islamabad: Bushra Bibi, the wife of the jailed PTI founder has been booked in a new case after she blamed Saudi Arabia for the former prime minister’s ouster.

Cases have been registered against the former first lady under the Telegraph Act 1885 in multiple districts, including Layyah, DG Khan, and Rajanpur.

On November 22, PTI leaders distanced their selves from Bushra Bibi’s recent statement regarding Saudi Arab reflects, stating that, her personal views and should not be considered as party’s policy.

In the first case, the FIR alleges that the wife of the PTI leader made a contentious statement on a private channel which was part of a conspiracy aimed at denting Pakistan’s relationship with Saudi Arabia. The complaint accuses her of insulting the sentiments of the Pakistani people and calls for legal action against her.

A similar case has been filed in Rajanpur at the Muhammad Pur Gamwala Police Station, following a complaint from a man named Hakim.

Additionally, in Layyah, Sohail Ashfaq filed a case under Section 129 of the Telegraph Act at the City Police Station.