Imran Khan’s Party Leader ‘Abducted’ From Busy Road In Pakistan

<p>Peshawar: A member of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s social media team, Sanam Javed, was allegedly kidnapped by unknown men in broad daylight here in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan, police said.</p>
<p>She was allegedly stopped by five people on a busy road in Peshawar’s Red Zone around 10.40 pm on Monday, forced into a vehicle and taken away, they said.</p>
<p>An FIR was registered at East Cantonment Police Station on Tuesday based on a complaint by Javed’s friend.</p>
<p>Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has ordered a thorough and transparent investigation into the incident.</p>
<p>Hira Babar, in her complaint, termed the incident a serious breach of law and order, and said such an act raises questions about the law enforcement in the city.</p>
<p>She called for an immediate investigation into the matter and demanded the arrest of those involved in the alleged abduction.</p>
<p>Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram on Monday night claimed that two vehicles intercepted Javed&rsquo;s car, dragged her out of the vehicle in front of her companions and forced her into their car, before speeding away.</p>
<p>Demanding her immediate release, Akram said such incidents are part of a relentless campaign to victimise PTI leaders and workers.</p>
<p>Leaders and supporters of the party took to social media and questioned the PTI-led government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa about the alleged kidnapping.</p>
<p>Many demanded that Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur personally intervene to ensure that Javed is rescued and those responsible are brought to justice.</p>
<p>The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM said legal proceedings have been initiated to arrest the kidnappers. Those found guilty will face strict punishment in accordance with the law, he said.</p>
<p>The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is utilising all available resources to ensure complete justice for Sanam Javed, the CM’s spokesperson said.&nbsp;</p>
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