Heavy security operation in Lahore leads to detention of senior PTI figure as party alleges political pressure
Lahore: Law enforcement authorities detained Aliya Hamza, a senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), during a security operation at her residence in Lahore, officials and local media reported Thursday.
According to reports, a heavy contingent of security personnel surrounded the residence before taking Hamza into custody and shifting her to an undisclosed location. Witnesses described an unusual security presence in the area, with partial road closures disrupting traffic.
The arrest triggered immediate political reactions, with PTI leaders and supporters condemning the move. Party representatives alleged the detention is part of a broader effort to exert political pressure on opposition figures. Authorities have not yet issued an official statement clarifying the grounds for the latest action.
Aliya has previously been convicted in multiple cases linked to the unrest following the May 9 riots Pakistan. Courts had handed down sentences of 10 years in each case, including charges related to property damage and participation in violent protests.
Legal experts suggest the latest detention could be tied to a new case, cancellation of bail, or enforcement of earlier sentences. Further clarity is expected once an official statement is released.
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