Islamabad Police reach DI Khan to arrest Ali Ameen Gandapur

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A team of Islamabad Police on Tuesday reached Dera Ismail Khan for arrest of PTI leader Ali Ameen Gandapur, ARY News reported.

According to sources, Punjab Police has also reached DI Khan. “Gandapur has been present in a local court,” sources said.

A case has been registered against former minister at Golra police station of Islamabad.

Bhakkar Police has also filed a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act against the PTI leader.

Police yesterday tried to stop Gandapur’s car, who was traveling to Dera Ismail Khan, at Dajjal check post yesterday. “He infuriated, confronted with policemen and resorted to firing,” police claimed.

“Police officials evade injury in indiscriminate firing,” officials said. “The cars in the convoy of Ali Ameen Gandapur were not stopped and Gandapur escaped from the scene after causing an affray,” according to police officials.

Bhakkar Police later nominated five persons including Gandapur and 33 unknown accused in Dajjal check post rioting case. The accused booked under terrorism act and other charges.

Peshawar High Court (PHC) DI Khan registry yesterday granted protective bail till April 08 to Ali Ameen Gandapur for the incident at Dajjal check post.