ISLAMABAD: A group of Ulema has strongly criticized those who ransacked defense installations and government properties during the recent protests in the country after the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and called for exemplary punishment for those who involved in violence, local media reported on Sunday. The ulema have reiterated their support for the country’s Army and said that they (Ulema) are standing united with the Pakistan Army.
A group of Ulema Criticizes those involved in Black Day Vandalism
In a press conference in Islamabad, the ulema called for strict punishment for those who stormed state institutions during the violent protest after ex-prime minister Imran Khan’s arrest in the South Asian country. They said “If we want to prevent such incidents in the future, then we will have to take strong measures and steps. If these culprits are not punished, then the entire nation will be on stake,”.
The group of Ulema said, “You may have a difference of opinion with someone, but not with the residence of the corps commander”.
Violent protest demonstrations erupted in several parts of Pakistan soon following former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s arrest in Islamabad. As per media reports, as many as ten people were killed and many others injured during the days-long protest demonstrations with internet services also remaining suspended for more than 72 hours in the South Asian country.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued directives to the provincial government of Punjab on Saturday to act immediately and arrest the vandals within 72 hours. Similarly, the provincial government of Punjab announced handing out 200,000 rupees to people who help officials in arresting the suspects who vandalized Corps Commander House in Lahore. The authorities also shared pictures of the vandals and asked the public to help law enforcement agencies track the culprits down. It added that the identity of the informants would be kept confidential.
