*ISLAMABAD – Inspector General of Punjab Police Syed Kalim Imam has deniedthe claim that the former husband of first lady Bushra Bibi influenced thetransfer of the Pakpattan DPO.*
The district police officer (DPO) of Pakpattan, Rizwan Gondal, was said tohave been transferred after he intercepted Khawar Maneka, the formerhusband of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s wife, for speeding.
Police officials said the personnel tried to stop Khawar at a checkpoint onAugust 23 but he did not comply.
However, they chased his vehicle and managed to intercept him. An exchangeof harsh words ensued. Social media uproar followed as it was widelybelieved that Gondal was transferred due to his refusal to apoligise toBushra Bibi’s former husband.
According to Punjab Information Minister Fayyazul Hasan Chohan, the Punjabgovernment or Bani Gala have nothing to do with the incident. He said thatthe PTI’s detractors had greatly exaggerated the incident.
The Punjab IG also denied reports circulating on social media that Manekainfluenced the transfer of Gondal.
According to the IG’s spokesperson, the DPO was transferred for spreadingmisinformation and not under any kind of pressure. “We have also ordered aninquiry against the official for spreading misinformation regarding thetransfer order,” he said.