KARACHI: The police have detained three private security guards from Pakistan Muslim League-Functional leader Yasir Shah’s residence for assaulting a reporter of an English language newspaper.
According to SSP South Saqib Ismail Memon, Yasir Shah’s residence in Karachi’s Defence Phase 8 was raided late the other day. The suspects arrested include Shah’s guards Majnon, Ghulam Shabbir, and Altaf Hussain. Three police guards were also detained for investigation.
The reporter, Ashraf, was allegedly assaulted by the PML-F leader’s private guards when Shah’s convoy was crossing Korangi Road at around 7PM on Saturday.
Reacting to the raid on his house, Shah said, “I am being targeted for political revenge. Over twenty police cars raided my house.” He added that prior to police involvement, he had asked the journalist groups to resolve the matter through talks.
