Journalist Tayyab Baloch was attacked outside Adiala Jail: FIR names Aleema Khan, Naeem Panjotha, Intisar Satti, and others
ISLAMABAD: Rawalpindi police have registered a case against senior leaders and workers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for allegedly assaulting journalist Tayyab Baloch outside Adiala Jail. The complaint, filed at Saddar Bairooni police station, accuses several party figures of involvement in the incident.
According to officials, Tayyab Baloch lodged a formal complaint against PTI workers who allegedly attacked him when he was performing his professional duties near Adiala Jail. Following the report, the Saddar Bairooni police registered a First Information Report (FIR) and initiated legal proceedings against the accused.
The complaint specifically names prominent PTI figures, including Aleema Khan, the sister of the party’s founder, party lawyer Naeem Panjotha, and PTI leader Intisar Satti. Police confirmed that all three have been nominated in the FIR.
In addition to the named individuals, the FIR also mentions around 40 unidentified PTI workers for their alleged role in the attack. Authorities say investigations are underway to identify and trace the suspects involved.
The FIR includes multiple legal sections of the Pakistan Penal Code. These are:
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Section 506 (criminal intimidation)
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Section 147 (rioting)
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Section 149 (unlawful assembly)
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Section 382 (theft after preparation for causing hurt)
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Section 427 (mischief causing damage)
Police stated that the case would be pursued in accordance with law, and further arrests could follow after the inquiry. The registration of the case marks a significant development, as it directly implicates senior PTI figures along with several party workers.
Journalist groups have expressed concern over the incident and called for protection of media workers. Observers note that the matter could spark fresh tensions between PTI and law enforcement agencies.
