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KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi claims abduction in Lahore while Punjab officials deny

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi alleged he was abducted and dumped by authorities in Lahore on Monday, a claim rejected by Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari.

KP CM claims he was 'abducted' by authorities in Lahore; Punjab minister denies allegations
File photo KP CM claims he was 'abducted' by authorities in Lahore; Punjab minister denies allegations Photo: Dawn

Conflicting accounts of the incident

Afridi stated that security forces took him against his will and discarded him without protection. A senior KP official said the chief minister entered a police van to help release detained party workers. Bokhari showed video footage where Afridi walks toward the vehicle and refuses to leave until others are freed.

Allegations of political conspiracy

The chief minister warned that authorities want to divide the country before the alleged abduction occurred. He accused officials of conspiring to remove him from office through this forced removal. Bokhari disputed these claims and presented evidence showing Afridi boarded the transport voluntarily.

2 outlets, different leads

  • Dawn

    KP CM claims he was 'abducted' by authorities in Lahore; Punjab minister denies allegations

  • Geo News

    Afridi claims he was abducted, dumped in Lahore as Punjab govt denies accusations

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