The Punjab Police have formally launched an investigation into the disruption that occurred during Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s visit to the Punjab Assembly.
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According to assembly sources, the Inspector General (IG) of Punjab has forwarded a copy of the incident report to the Punjab Home Department for further action. Authorities are expected to collect additional evidence from relevant institutions in light of the findings, while the Punjab Assembly Secretariat has been officially informed about the ongoing proceedings.
The investigation follows a report compiled by a committee constituted by Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan. The report, which was earlier sent to the IG Punjab, included video footage of the incident and recommended legal action, calling for the involvement of law enforcement agencies to conduct a comprehensive inquiry.
The report stated that the opposition had submitted an incomplete list of individuals accompanying the KP chief minister, leading to serious identification and security issues. It alleged that an individual, Matiullah Barqi, attempted to enter the assembly by falsely claiming to be MPA Ashfaq from constituency PK-89. This claim was later rejected by KP Local Government Minister Meena Khan. According to the report, Barqi resisted security personnel, leading to scuffles and verbal altercations.
Investigators also pointed out procedural lapses in the verification process. Opposition members had assured assembly authorities that two PTI representatives would be present at the main gate to assist with identification, but this arrangement was not implemented. The list provided lacked essential details such as CNIC numbers, photographs, and vehicle registration information, further complicating security clearance.
Additionally, the report revealed that the name of a convicted individual, Haider Majeed, appeared on the list submitted by the opposition. Statements from assembly security staff who were on duty at the time have been recorded by the Assembly Secretariat and will form part of the investigation.
Authorities say the inquiry aims to establish responsibility for the security breach and ensure accountability in line with the law.
