Three separate First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered against students and demonstrators at the Newtown police station, as reported by Express News. The cases involve serious allegations, including road blockages, arson, vandalism, and injuring a police officer during the protests, along with charges of aiding and abetting criminal activities.
Details of the FIRs
The FIRs were filed by sub-inspectors, with the first case initiated by Sub-Inspector Umar Siddique. This report names Waseef Javed and 53 other students and demonstrators who were directly identified during the protests. Additionally, around 180 individuals have been named as unknown participants.
The accusations in this FIR include inciting protests on social media and leading demonstrators against notable figures such as Ammar Satti, Mehr Shehryar, and Qazi Arbab. The protests resulted in injuries to four personnel from the Punjab Constabulary, who were reportedly injured by stone-pelting from demonstrators.
The second FIR, filed by Police Sub-Inspector Muhammad Haseeb, mirrors the charges of the first report. It specifically names Ammar Satti, Mehr Shehryar, and Qazi Arbab, along with 51 other students and demonstrators, with 105 individuals listed as unknown. During this incident, police officer Usama Jameel from the Pir Wadhai police station was also injured by stones thrown by the demonstrators, leading to the arrest of 51 protesters.
A third FIR was filed at Newtown police station by Assistant Sub-Inspector Azhar Mushtaq, under similar charges. This report again cites Ammar Satti, Mehr Shehryar, and Qazi Arbab for inciting the protests through social media. It also identifies 64 demonstrators, including Zain Ali, with 140 individuals remaining unknown. During these protests, Punjab Constabulary officer Sohail Zafar was injured due to stone-pelting.
The demonstrators are accused of violating Section 144, which prohibits unlawful assembly, by blocking roads, engaging in arson and vandalism, causing property damage, and resisting police efforts to maintain order.
This series of incidents highlights ongoing tensions and the potential legal repercussions for those involved in the protests.
