Scores of nationalist parties' activists on Monday attacked the regional office of Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) to express resentment over the statement of Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif regarding formation of new provinces in Sindh. The onslaught was witnessed at around 2 pm at the office of PML-N, known as 'Muslim League House', located near Karsaz, when dozens of nationalist parties' activists came and destroyed all its interior.
The move was aimed to express anger against the statement of Shahbaz regarding formation of new provinces in Sindh. The enraged persons completed this operation in leaps and bounds and escaped from the scene before police arrived. On being informed, heavy contingent of police was rushed to the spot who cordoned off the area, but no arrest was made. Meanwhile, a case (81/11) was registered against unknown miscreants on the complaint of Ghulam Mustafa, Secretary of PML-N leader Saleem Zia under sections 147, 148, 149, 527 and 452 of Pakistan Penal Code.
Subsequently, another attack was witnessed at a restaurant of PML-N leader Rahim in the limits of Clifton town police. The attackers smashed its furniture and completely destroyed it. When contacted, Clifton Town SP said that the incident took place at a restaurant owned by PML-N leader Sardar Rahim where miscreants destroyed furniture and other valuables. Sources said that police had detained 10 persons in this regard, and added that out of them five, namely Hidayatullah , Sherzaman, Shanawaz, Muhammad Bangash and Abdul Ghani, were injured and arrested at Teen Talwar. However, police officials did not confirm the said arrests.
Meanwhile, Ghulam Mustafa condemned the said incident, saying that PML-N firmly believes in democracy and this sort of incident trashed the true concept of democracy. He also demanded of the government to take the responsible persons to task. No case was registered till filing of this report.