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Caretaker CM of Punjab Forms joint interrogation team to Probe Arson and Vandalism at Jinnah House

| @indiablooms | May 14, 2023, at 07:47 am

Lahore/IBNS: The caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi, has established a Joint Interrogation Team (JIT) to investigate the recent vandalism and arson at Corps Commander Residence, also known as Jinnah House.

The IG of Punjab provided updates on the state of peace and security during a review meeting chaired by Naqvi, after which the caretaker CM formed a JIT to investigate the incidents at Jinnah House and other government-owned buildings such as the General Headquarters (GHQ), reported by ARY News on Saturday.

The JIT has been tasked with investigating the incidents and submitting a comprehensive report to the government.

Geo-fencing will be implemented in all areas affected by vandalism and arson. According to ARY News, the individuals involved in the violent activities, including the siege, looting, and destruction of Jinnah House and GHQ, have been identified through CCTV footage, reported ANI.

Cases have been filed against those who used weapons such as guns, sticks, stones, and petrol bombs under the Anti-Terrorism Act by the FIA.

More individuals have been apprehended and will be prosecuted for damaging properties in other locations.

The caretaker CM has instructed authorities to intensify efforts to prosecute all criminals, with all trials taking place in ATCs.

The Prosecution Department has been instructed to ensure that all trials are completed promptly.

Naqvi has stated that no innocent person will be detained, and no criminal will be spared.

Those who attack military buildings and Jinnah House will not escape the law, and all offenders will be brought to court with evidence and proof, expressed Naqvi.

The chief minister has also emphasized that there will be no tolerance for criminal activity, and force will be used to prevent criminal groups' nefarious plans.

It is noteworthy that following the arrest of Imran Khan, the chief of the PTI party, from the Islamabad High Court, a large mob of PTI supporters conducted violent protests across Pakistan.

The mob entered the Residence of Commander Corps Residence and GHQ hours after Khan's detention. Khan has since been released and has returned home.

The episode has shifted the focus of the upcoming Punjab polls entirely to Khan's arrest, unrest across the country, and demands for his release.

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