Govt to file cop murder case against PTI leadership

Islamabad: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced to file a First Information Report (FIR) against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership for the murder of a police constable.

While talking to the media in Islamabad, he said that he had promised the families of the martyrs that their blood would not be wasted and that he would not spare those who called for protests and people.

It is pertinent to note that the funeral prayers of police constable Mubashir, who died due to alleged violence by PTI workers, were offered at the Police Lines.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, along with IG Punjab, and top police leadership also attended the funeral prayers, while the Prime Minister also condemned the martyrdom of the policeman by the protesters.

Notably, police constable Mubashir, who was allegedly killed by PTI workers near Hakla Interchange, belonged to Muzaffargarh. 46-year-old Mubashir has three children, including two daughters.

Constable Mubashir had joined the Punjab Police about 12 years ago and was posted at Shah Jamal police station in Muzaffargarh at that time.

Mubashir suffered severe head injuries due to the worst violence of PTI protesters, he was shifted to a ventilator but could not survive.