Khadija Shah – a “prime suspect” in the May 9 Jinnah House attack – has yet to turn herself in, police confirmed on Monday, hours after she announced her surrender following a raid on her home. .
Shah, who is the daughter of former finance minister Dr Salman Shah and granddaughter of the former army chief, had announced on Sunday that she would transform herself into one.
The renowned fashion designer is accused of leading the attack on the Lahore Corps Commander’s House during the May 9 tragedy.
Following the shocking incidents of arson and violence, the army promised strict action against those involved in the violence, and promised to bring to justice all agitators, planners and instigators.
Subsequently, investigators identified hundreds of PTI supporters and activists involved in rioting at various locations.
Khadija Shah is also among the accused of vandalizing the Corps Commander House.
Her surrender came after police raided her home and detained her family members, including her husband.
She had escaped through the back door when the police raided her residence.
In the over 16-minute long audio message, Shah admitted that she was a PTI supporter and was part of the protest outside the Lahore Corps Commander House but denied any wrongdoing, including inciting people to violence. .
She also revealed that she has dual citizenship and is trying to get help from the embassy, but did not elaborate.
“The Punjab government is trying to make a case against me by saying that I am the main accused and mastermind of the May 9 vandalism,” he said, accusing the provincial authorities of the violence.
