Times of Islamabad

Captain (R) Safdar likely to be arrested

Captain (R) Safdar likely to be arrested

*A case has been registered against Captain (retd) Safdar in Gujranwala formaking anti-state remarks. Safdar is the husband of Maryam Nawaz andson-in-law of PML-N founder Nawaz Sharif. *

PML-N MPA Imran Khalid Butt is also named in the case.

The case has been registered at the Satellite Town police station. Itaccuses Safdar of threatening the government and spreading hatred againstState institutions after he was not granted permission to hold a rally onOctober 16.

The case was registered under sections 505 (Statements conducing to publicmischief), 120B (criminal conspiracy) and 124A (Sedition) of the PakistanPenal Code.