PESHAWAR: In a recent development, the statement by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Advocate General regarding the 9th May riots cases has sparked controversy.
Legal expert Advocate Tariq Afghan, in an exclusive interview, claimed that the Advocate General’s remarks have politicized the cases.
According to the Advocate General, out of 351 total cases related to the riots, 255 have resulted in acquittals by the court, while the remaining cases were withdrawn by the government.
Tariq Afghan argued that this move creates the impression that the government is favoring its own workers by withdrawing cases under the guise of political motives.
Afghan emphasized that such actions undermine the legal process and raise concerns about fairness and justice.
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The controversy has drawn attention to the handling of the 9th May riots cases, with critics questioning the government’s intentions and the potential impact on public trust in the legal system.
