The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has formed a high-level committee to investigate the rigging allegations levelled by Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chatha.

“Neither is the commissioner of any division ever appointed as a DRO, RO or presiding officer nor do they ever play a direct role in the conduct of elections,” the ECP said in a statement.

The high-level committee set up by the election watchdog will quiz the relevant ROs and DROs in light of the commissioner’s allegations.

The panel will be headed by a senior ECP member and include the secretary, special secretary, and the additional director general (law).

The decision about contempt proceedings against the civil servant will be taken in light of this report.