LHC to hear case seeking compensation for vandalism during TLP protest

LAHORE: A petition seeking compensation of the damages caused to public property during protests led by the far-right Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) is scheduled for hearing on Monday by the Lahore High Court (LHC).

Justice Aatir Mehmood will hear the petition filed by a citizen, praying that the court should direct the Punjab government to make up for the massive destruction of public and private property due to TLP protests against a Supreme Court verdict acquitting Asia Bibi. 

The petition further read that safeguarding the lives and wealth of citizens is the first responsibility of the government and failing to fulfill so, is a violation of citizens’ fundamental rights.

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On the other hand, the rioters from across Pakistan involved in vandalizing and harassing citizens are being identified and arrested by security forces countrywide.

According to details, police has been registering cases against the culprits.

In Islamabad, 500 people have been booked and 12 have been arrested so far. The order to imprison 19 rioters under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) has also been issued.

Moreover,170 rioters have been taken into custody from Sheikhupura.

As per police officials, the miscreants were traced through videos shot during the demonstrations.

“In Sheikhupura, the rioters had not only damaged property but clashed and wounded 34 policemen,” police officials added.