From Dawn · Zulqernain Tahir · · 1m 10s
Govt denies role as anchorperson Iqrarul Hassan 'picked up' in Lahore
Punjab minister says government didn't arrest Iqrarul Hassan after plainclothes men with NCCIA tags took him from Lahore home.
In brief
Punjab minister says government didn't arrest Iqrarul Hassan after plainclothes men with NCCIA tags took him from Lahore home. Punjab minister Azma Bokhari confirmed government did not arrest Iqrarul Hassan, who was allegedly taken by plainclothes men with NCCIA identification tags from Lahore residence. Originally…
Iqrarul Hassan picked up
Anchorperson Iqrarul Hassan was allegedly picked up by men in plainclothes wearing NCCIA identification tags from his Lahore residence early Monday.
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Family reports raid
Farah Iqrar said men broke open their DHA residence gate at 3am, manhandled her, and took Hassan while confiscating phones and laptops.
NCCIA denies arrest
Advocate Mian Ali Ashfaq stated NCCIA denied arresting Hassan and he had not made anti-state remarks.
Punjab minister clarifies
Punjab minister Azma Bokhari confirmed police had not arrested Hassan and the matter was under investigation.
Hassan's criticism
Hassan had been critical of government policies on social media before the incident.
Legal action planned
Counsel for Hassan said they would move Lahore High Court for Hassan's safe recovery.
Here's the gist
Punjab minister Azma Bokhari confirmed government did not arrest Iqrarul Hassan, who was allegedly taken by plainclothes men with NCCIA identification tags from Lahore residence.
