Nawaz Sharif’s son-in-law Mohammad Safdar arrested in hate speech case

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's son-in-law was arrested on October 21 over alleged derogatory comments on Pakistani Army Chief and judges of Pakistan Supreme Court. Mohamm Safdar was arrested late Monday night near Ravi Toll plaza, informed Lahore Police. Safdar is a retired captain of Pakistan Army who has been charged with Section 124-A of Pakistan Penal Code which might le to life imprisonment if judges decide so. He reportedly me hate speech against state institutions on October 13.

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“An FIR has been registered against Safdar at police station Sar Ro Lahore for making hate speech against army and judiciary,” Pakistan Police said.

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During his court appearance on October 13, former PM's son-in-law reportedly targeted Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa. retired captain furr alleged that Imran Khan’s government was installed only to secure extension and promotions. On or hand, PMLN spokesman Marriyum Aurangzeb has condemned Safdar’s arrest. He has alleged that Imran Khan government is fascist and is victimizing Sharif family deliberately. 

“If someone should be arrested for hate speech that man is Imran Khan,” Marriyum said.

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Nawaz and his daughter remain in NAB custody over money laundering charges

Nawaz Sharif's daughter and Safdar's wife Maryam Nawaz are in custody of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) under money laundering charges. former Prime Minister himself remains in NAB custody over same charges. He is also convicted in Al-Azizia corruption case and serving seven-year imprisonment. Nawaz is reportedly unwell and has been shifted to a hospital late on Monday after his condition deteriorated. former Prime Minister's platelet count was critically low and doctors recommended immediate hospitalization. Meanwhile, Sharif's bror Shahbaz has accused Imran Khan government of t doing anything earlier despite deterioration in health. He accused authorities and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan of negligence and suggested that Imran Khan will be held responsible if anything happens to Nawaz Sharif. 

(With inputs from PTI)

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