Summary In a statement, CM Punjab strongly condemned the violence on Minhaj-ul-Quran workers.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif grief and anger over killing of at least three policemen amid violent clashes between police and PAT workers, vowing that the culprits cannot escape the grip of law, Dunya News reported.
In a statement, CM Punjab strongly condemned the violence on Minhaj-ul-Quran workers.
Sympathizing with the families of the deceased policemen, Shahbaz Sharif assured that the blood of the martyrs will not go in vain, adding that the perpetrators will meet their destiny.
At least three policemen died as result of violence by the charged workers. The clashes also left at least fifty five police officials injured in Gujranwala.
Several of PAT workers were also wounded.
Cases under Anti-Terrorism act have been registered against those who attacked police stations in Gojra and Khushab.
PAT workers were equipped with modified sticks having sharp side of the nails attached to attack. Several of the PAT workers also brought stock of stones to attack the law enforcement.
Reportedly, PAT workers also torched half a dozen police vehicles.
