ISLAMABAD – Noted TV anchorperson and journalist Jameel Farooqui wasarrested in port city Karachi for making ‘false claims’ of assault onShahbaz Gill in police custody.
The whereabouts of Mr. Farooqui remained unknown today as federal policeconfirmed detaining him in Karachi for falsely accusing the force ofphysically and sexually assaulting the PTI leader.
Reports in local media said a case has been registered against Mr. Farooquiat the Ramna police station under sections related to defamation, printing,or engraving matter known to be defamatory, obstructing public servant indischarge of public functions.
It was reported that the accused made false claims related to the assaulton Imran Khan’s close aide.
A magistrate was a complainant who mentioned that he had seen a clipcirculating in different groups on his phone where Mr. Farooqui, sharedgraphic details of the Islamabad police’s alleged torture of the Gill.
He maintained that the journalist attempted to discredit the cops withfalse allegations, which was tantamount to obstructing the investigation.Jameel, who also does Vlogs on video streaming site, tried to distractpolice, create anarchy and provoke the public against officials.
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The development comes as Shehbaz-led ruling alliance adopted high-handedtactics against critics.
Former information minister and PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry said thegovernment was using coercive tactics to control a few media groups. “Butthe days of cruelty are numbered,” he said.
Sami Ibrahim, an anchorperson of Bol TV, said the journalist was arrestedfor producing a vlog that was nothing but a political satire.
