The PTI on Sunday claimed that its leader Hammad Azhar has been arrested, denouncing the action as “political vengeance”.
While police officials said they were unaware of his arrest, sources said the PTI leader was taken into custody in Multan in a case pertaining to the May 9, 2023 riots.
Replying to a query, Multan Regional Police Officer (RPO) Usman Akram Gondal told Dawn that he was unaware of any arrest and did not have any information.
According to reports circulating online, the PTI leader was handed over to the Lahore police over his alleged involvement in a May 9 case.
However, Lahore Investigation Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Muhammad Naveed said that he had no confirmation about Azhar’s arrest or handover to Lahore police.
