LAHORE: The Punjab government on Sunday issued orders to detain former Chief Minister and President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chaudhry Pervez Elahi for 30 days under 3 MPO.
The Lahore Deputy Commissioner’s order said that Elahi would be kept in the Lahore Camp Jail, where he was already incarcerated.
The notification stated that this decision has been taken after the recommendations of District Intelligence Committee of Lahore.
According to documents obtained by JEE News, the committee said that Elahi is a leading member of PTI and a brilliant orator.
He has the ability to incite people to create a law and order situation.
The Model Town SP and the District Intelligence Committee have reported that Elahi is capable of creating mischief and unrest, and there is a real fear that his sympathizers may cause loss of life and property.
They have proposed to keep Elahi in custody for 30 days.
Two FIRs No. 22/604 and 22/1822 have been registered against him at Qila Gujar Singh Police Station, while FIR 23/1150 has been registered at Ghalib Market Police Station.
According to the investigation under these FIRs, it has been established that Elahi and his accomplices are involved in arson, terrorism and resistance to law enforcement agencies.
The Deputy Commissioner’s order states that Elahi can approach the Punjab government against the decision.
Despite being granted bail on July 11, Elahi remains in custody.
The local court of Lahore had ordered the release of the PTI president on bail in the money laundering case against the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
It may be noted that Elahi was initially arrested on June 1 in a corruption case during the crackdown against the PTI in the wake of the May 9 protests. He was subsequently arrested several times in various cases, including two money laundering cases.
