PML-N MPA booked for allegedly torturing SIC MNA's servant

• Case against PML-N MPA filed by SIC MNA in Peshawar.
• Group of people led by Awan allegedly tortured victim.
• SP Cheema says workers of both parties raised slogans.

PESHAWAR: A case has been lodged against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MPA Malik Tariq Awan for allegedly torturing a servant at guest house of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI)-backed Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) MNA Asif Khan in Peshawar.

Police said the case was lodged on behalf of Asif’s servant against the PML-N MPA on several charges including terrorism.

According to the first information report (FIR), a group of 20 people led by Awan came to the guest house and subjected the victim to torture.

“At least five persons have been arrested on MNA Asif’s report, which alleges Awan of attacking,” said police.

However, Superintendent Police Faqeerabad Usama Amin Cheema said no incident of firing took place during all that episode. The SP said workers of both the parties raised slogans against each other during the face-off.

Meanwhile, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly secretary called on Awan at his house to inquire about his well-being. The MPA apprised him that police did not come to Tariq Awan Qilla for a raid rather they had come to take his instance regarding the incident and to provide him security.