Ahmar Rashid Bhatti, a triumphant independent candidate endorsed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from the PP-165 constituency in Lahore, has been taken into custody by the police.
Bhatti, who secured a victory in the Punjab Assembly seat, was apprehended in Lahore’s Township area on charges linked to a significant criminal case. According to police reports, Bhatti is a named accused in the central case of violence that unfolded on May 9. The arrest was executed based on video evidence connecting Bhatti to an attack on Jinnah House (Corps Commander House, Lahore).
The incident in question revolves around an attack on Jinnah House, which transpired following the arrest of PTI Founder Imran Khan. The police assert that Bhatti led a group involved in the attack, implicating him in the case.
Bhatti’s arrest has brought attention to the intersection of politics and law enforcement, especially considering his affiliation with PTI. Despite his electoral success with PTI’s support, Bhatti now finds himself ensnared in legal proceedings related to the Jinnah House incident.
PTI, which had endorsed Bhatti as an independent candidate, is now facing scrutiny over its connection to individuals potentially implicated in criminal activities. The arrest highlights the intricacies of political alliances and the difficulties of upholding integrity within the realm of politics.
