In a dramatic turn of events, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) leader and prominent supreme court lawyer, Salman Akram Raja, found himself in police custody in Lahore on Saturday. The arrest unfolded as Raja led a protest decrying alleged poll rigging, only to be met with the heavy hand of law enforcement.
Eyewitnesses reported that Raja, amidst the chaos of his arrest, defiantly declared to reporters, “They are arresting me unlawfully. I am with the public and we will continue to raise my voice for the truth.”
The PTI swiftly condemned the arrest, branding it as “extremely shameful and disgusting.” Demands for Raja’s immediate release echoed throughout the party’s ranks, underscoring the significance of his role both as a leader within PTI and as a seasoned legal advocate.
Further intensifying the situation, the PTI took to its official social media platforms to share a video capturing the moment when Punjab police officers apprehended Raja, amplifying their outcry against what they perceive as an unjust crackdown on dissent.
As the controversy unfolds, questions arise regarding the state of political freedoms and the rule of law in Pakistan, with Raja’s arrest serving as a flashpoint in the ongoing debate over electoral integrity and the rights of public dissenters.
Senior Supreme Court Lawyer Salman Akram Raja Arrested in Lahore while protesting against election rigging.
Extremely shameful and disgusting act!
He must be immediately released!pic.twitter.com/DptSpAMTZz— PTI (@PTIofficial) February 17, 2024
