According to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Sher Afzal Marwat, the PTI’s Senior Vice President, arrested outside the Lahore High Court (LHC) by uniformed officials. Marwat was dragged by the collar by officers in a video released by PTI on X, while numerous attorneys attempted to intercede.
Abduction of lawyers from the premises of LHC is absolutely shameful and represents once again the respect for courts in the eyes of those in power. Caretaker government is crossing all limits of fascism.
— PTI (@PTIofficial) December 14, 2023
LHC judges must ensure safe recovery of Sher Afzal Marwat immediately,… pic.twitter.com/VyqyAx6Alk
PTI called the incident a “abduction,” calling it “absolutely shameful” and demonstrating those in power’s disrespect for the courts. During Marwat’s recovery, the party requested the LHC judges to ensure his safety.
شیر افضل مروت کی گرفتاری پر پاکستان تحریک انصاف کا ردعمل
— PTI (@PTIofficial) December 14, 2023
پاکستان تحریک انصاف کی لاہور ہائیکورٹ کے احاطے سے شیر افضل مروت کی گرفتاری کی شدید مذمت
شیر افضل مروت کی گرفتاری ملک میں رائج لاقانونیت اور اہلِ اقتدار کے خوف اور بوکھلاہٹ کی مظہر ہے،
ان غیرآئینی و غیرقانونی حربوں کا…
PTI criticized the detention in a separate statement, calling it a manifestation of prevalent lawlessness and the fear of those in power.
While the reason for Marwat’s arrest is unknown, he allegedly arrested under the Maintenance of Public Order ordinance, according to reports.
Last week, PTI’s Senior Vice President Sher Afzal Marwat accused the police of attempting to kidnap him, and the Peshawar High Court ordered the KP government not to detain him until further notice in four recent cases filed against him.
Criticism from PTI’s Leaders:
PTI officials, including Gohar Khan and Omar Ayub Khan, criticized the detention, accusing the federal government of moral bankruptcy and denouncing the caretaker government.
Strongly condemn the arrest of Sher Afzal Khan Marwat by Punjab Police. He was enroute to address lawyers in Lahore. These tactics show the absolute moral bankruptcy of the Illegal Caretaker corrupt CM Mohsin Naqvi and a spineless IG Punjab Dr Usman Anwar. The Constitution of…
— Omar Ayub Khan (@OmarAyubKhan) December 14, 2023
Ali Muhammad Khan of the PTI criticized Marwat’s “uncalled for arrest” and requested that he let go immediately. “The election date had already announced.” “Everyone should have an equal opportunity to participate in political activities,” he stated.
Strongly condemn the un called for arrest of Sher Afzal Marwat Advocate. He should be immediately released.
— Ali Muhammad Khan (@Ali_MuhammadPTI) December 14, 2023
The date of election is already announced. There should be equal opportunity for all to do political activities.
PTI’s Taimur Jhagra condemned the detention, asking, “What exactly is going on???”
Condemn the arrest of Sher Afzal Marwat. What exactly is going on???
— Taimur Khan Jhagra (@Jhagra) December 14, 2023
Sher Afzal Marwat became PTI Senior Vice President last month and rose to prominence during the party’s crisis following the May 9 incidents. Marwat represented the PTI leader in the Toshakhana case, in which the former premier got a sentence to three years in prison.
A case filed against him in Dera Ismail Khan in October for allegedly inciting the public against governmental institutions via social media.
