Former interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed revealed that he feltcompelled to grant an interview upon reappearing after an enigmaticmonth-long disappearance following the May 9 incidents.
As a crucial petitioner in the Faizabad dharna case, he withdrew his reviewpetition after presenting himself before the Supreme Court, emphasizingthat he faced no torture during his month-long “chilla.”
Upon exiting the courtroom, Sheikh Rashid was immediately surrounded byjournalists inquiring about his recent interview with a private TV channel.He clarified that his original intention was to conduct a press conferencebut claimed to have been directed to participate in an interview instead.
Despite vehemently denying any torture during his “chilla,” Sheikh Rashid,in a contradictory twist, extended forgiveness to the police officials andthose accused of mistreating him.
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Emphatically swearing that no harm befell him, he expressed a willingnessto endure another “chilla,” highlighting the presence of his bed still inhis car.
Remaining steadfast in his commitment to two-seat politics symbolized bypen and paper, Sheikh Rashid called on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf tosupport him in upcoming elections, vowing to persist in his politicalendeavors.