Provincial minister booked on charges of violence

LAHORE: Punjab Revenue Minister Haji Muhammad Ishaque has been booked on charges of patronizing an attack on police.

The FIR lodged against the minister states that an attack on police was carried out on his will.

He is also accused of snatching government weapons and taking along with him an accused who was in police custody.

The case was registered against Haji Muhammad Ishaque on the plea of an SHO.

It may be mentioned here that a clash occurred between the supporters of Haji Muhammad Ishaque and police last night in Gojra.

Consequently, a case was registered against 8 people but not against the Provincial Minister for Revenue.