PTI leader Iftikhar Loond accused of torturing employee in Ghotki
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A van driver was allegedly assaulted and meted out inhumane punishment in Ghotki on the orders of his employer Iftikhar Loond, a local Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leader, and three others.
Allah Rakhio, the victim, was brought injured to the Mirpur Mathelo hospital in Ghotki district by his son Zahid Hussain on Monday night. According to the son, Rakhio had had a disagreement with Shafiq Loond, following which he was called to Iftikhar's residence where he was mercilessly beaten up by Shafiq, Rafiq Loond and Mumtaz Ali Loond in Iftikhar's presence.
An injured Rakhio called Hussain who took him to the hospital, where he received eight stitches on his private parts. A video of Rakhio lying on his back on a stretcher and narrating his ordeal has since made the rounds on social media.
A first information report (FIR) was filed at the Khanpur Mahar police station against Iftikhar, Mumtaz, Shafiq and Rafiq on the victim's complaint.
The FIR has been filed under Sections 324 (attempt to commit qatl-i-amd), 355 (assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour a person), 147 (punishment for rioting) and 143 (punishment for being member of unlawful assembly). However, according to Hussain, police have not made any arrests so far.
Station House Officer Zulfikar Mahar and Senior Superintendent of Police Ghotki Farrukh Lanjar did not respond to queries when approached for comment.
Meanwhile, acting president of PTI's Sindh chapter, Haleem Adil Shaikh, refused to comment, saying that he did not have enough details regarding the incident. The MPA, however, confirmed that Iftikhar — who was once the party's Ghotki district president — "is still a member of the party".
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Apr 30, 2019 07:53pm
Justice please. No political association to be considered
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Apr 30, 2019 07:53pm
Arrest the accused, this is a heinous crime. PTI, or other party member is irrelevant. However, PTI should expel the member and fine him, and ask him to issue a public apology and pay all medical expenses.
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Apr 30, 2019 08:13pm
No matter how much I like IK, at times like these, we all expect him to behave like a father whose son has been beaten up by thugs. We are waiting, Imran.
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Apr 30, 2019 08:20pm
The pathetic condition the country is in, is because we do not treat our week segments properly, it’s not only PTI leadership, it’s all across. If we want to improve our condition, we need to make sure the poor and weak segments of the society are financially and socially protected,
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Apr 30, 2019 08:22pm
Animals are better
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Apr 30, 2019 08:25pm
Absolute madness in a civil society. Severely punish all those involved...
Gordon D. Walker
Canada
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Apr 30, 2019 08:37pm
Please set an example of him.
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Apr 30, 2019 08:46pm
Naya Pakistan - just one tweet of condemnation and that's it.
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Apr 30, 2019 09:05pm
Time for action is now, Nothing will be accompluished if we dont take care of justice for all, The perpitraitors should be immediately apprehended and justice should be done, the nation need to see these examples from PTI adminisration !
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Apr 30, 2019 09:15pm
No way PTI or IK is responsible for there party supporters personal behavior. But of courses during NS or Zardari time they were responsible for even birds dropping.
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Apr 30, 2019 09:26pm
This is called Feudalism and Feudalism mentality. The man should be compensated at least a $1MM by the culprits and then the culprits should be sent to jail. Courts needs to send a clear message that do not mess with the law. No muk mukao please!
Remember, no one will be afraid of the law if no one is punished.
That is why I keep saying in order to move forward Pak needs to eliminate the three isms from the country i.e. Feudalism, Mullahism and VIPism and establish the supremacy of the law by bringing everyone under the purview of the law i.e. generals, PM, Judges, Feudals, Mullahs, Police etc and carry out severe punishments if anyone dare breaks the law plus depoliticize the police force so it protects law and order instead of rich and powerful.
Also, Pak needs to introduce same educational system in both private and public schools i.e. English medium so that the poor has the same opportunities as a rich person which will close the gap between the have and the have nots.
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Apr 30, 2019 09:35pm
"Meanwhile, acting president of PTI's Sindh chapter, Haleem Adil Shaikh, refused to comment." This is pathetic. At lease issue a commitment that if found guilty severe action will be taken against the accused, regardless of party affiliation.
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Apr 30, 2019 09:42pm
PTI has become exactly like it's predecessors before them
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Apr 30, 2019 10:05pm
@Saeeds, thats the irony of this nation.
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Apr 30, 2019 10:10pm
Barbarians.
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Apr 30, 2019 10:17pm
@Adeel Saleem, what are you talking..They always get free even if arrested to pacify media and public
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Apr 30, 2019 10:18pm
Imran Khan is a Coward! He will not do anything against these Waderas.
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Apr 30, 2019 10:27pm
BIg time punishment should be for him.
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Apr 30, 2019 10:28pm
On all the comments here, I see either people blaming IK or expecting action from IK but what people don't understand is that IK has nothing to do with it nor it should be Ik's job to handle this issue. This is purely courts job and should be courts affair. It is not the job of the executive branch of the government that IK belongs to, to make sure justice is served instead it the job of the judicial branch of which the judges belong to, to make sure that justice is served.
IKs job is to make sure none of the executive branch member dare try to interfere in or influence courts affair but more importantly it is the judicial branch members job to make sure they are not influenced by the rich and powerful and that they carry out their duties and functions without any pressure and prejudice. Additionally, if anyone dare try to interfere or influence courts he/she should also be penalized and thrown in jail with the culprits.
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Apr 30, 2019 10:59pm
He should be also punished like that.
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Apr 30, 2019 11:02pm
This is peoganda against Pti leaders Pti leaders in pakistan are most humble people video was fake .
Baji firdos will declare in news conference soon.
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Apr 30, 2019 11:41pm
Politically motivated the FIR regd by politicized PPP Police, against PTI leader.
Let the law decide who’s at fault. About Ghotki Police cadre, atleast I know it’s the most infamous and notorious, and never allow a single truck on highway without greasing their palms.
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Apr 30, 2019 11:47pm
Government officials should be punished at a higher degree than non-government officials. This is because they are supposed to be an example. Maybe an eye for an eye?
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May 01, 2019 12:05am
A genuine case for CJP to take his much avoided Suo Moto action.
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May 01, 2019 12:23am
@Shahrukh Inayat, please do not disrespect animals....
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May 01, 2019 01:31am
There are major blunders right and left that are not taken care of by the PTI Government. Above all what is ministry of Human Rights doing? Dr. Mazari is women's rights are the only rights!!. What about the oppressed and missing persons?. They couldn't even present one bill to save children from Child Sex abuse. Hollow promises one after another. Supporting murderous international regimes for few billion dollars. Britishers rightfully said it is easy to buy people of this land with money.....Our new Government is one such example.
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May 01, 2019 02:01am
If this man does not get justice my support for Imran khan and PTI is dead forever.
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May 01, 2019 02:23am
Another goon who managed to join PIT. IK should make sure this guy be severely punished. Kick him out of the party.
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May 01, 2019 02:29am
Full justice and monetary retribution demanded from the government.
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May 01, 2019 02:36am
Arrest who did it inhuman punishment.
Send him to jail.
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May 01, 2019 03:02am
Everything should not be lumped together with PTI.
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May 01, 2019 03:37am
Nothing has ever happened or will happen.
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May 01, 2019 03:41am
It is easy to use the social media to get fame but so far, the system is still corrupt... PTI has to be prove itself better than the other parties otherwise it is a useless party.
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May 01, 2019 04:48am
Like swati he is going to be minister.
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May 01, 2019 06:32am
send him to the jail first
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May 01, 2019 06:55am
Had it been some one associated with pmln even in past, PTI media team would have a field day and a break from media focus on terrible governance
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May 01, 2019 07:41am
Beating people with Iron Rod that's what he did so called leader of PTI? Go listen to interview of the innocent poor employee, if you don't believe me. It's in Sindhi language. Poor guy can't even sit down on his bottom due to lashes and rod beating. Sickening! Please put this man behind bars forever and other need to know this happens in Sindh many time most people don't speak out due to fear but glad finally things are coming out and media is exposing these criminal elements of Pakistan specially in interior Sindh it's the worst.
I'm supporter of PTI from Interior Sindh, and would love to see this substandard person and a criminal go behind bars.
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May 01, 2019 07:45am
Feudalism that too with political nuisance value is the root cause of such decadent behavior prevalent all over Pakistan. These feudal lords acting to be demigods while remaking above law, often commit such sordid acts to display their political power and impunity from country’s justice system. One can hope that Bilawal the so called champion to cause of downtrodden Sindhis will takes a notice of this disgusting event and make sure that justice is provided to the aggrieved party without consideration of political clout of accused.
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May 01, 2019 07:06pm
Even the waderas are highly educated but their mentality is abysmal.
PM should look into the matter, if he is held responsible for this brutality, should be removed from PTI's district president slot.
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