Punjab CM orders impartial inquiry into Rawalpindi commissioner’s claims

Taking strict notice of the confession made by Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha that rigging in the general elections in the division was done under his supervision, Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi has ordered an impartial inquiry into the allegations the commission has levelled in his presser, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The chief minister has also directed the formation of a high-powered committee to investigate the claims the commissioner has made.

The CM has expressed the resolve that the facts will be made public.

CM office receives commissioner’s resignation  

The resignation given by the Rawalpindi commissioner has been received at the chief minister’s office in Lahore.

Commissioner presented no proof: Minister

Rebutting the claims made by Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha, Punjab government spokesman and Information Minister Amir Mir has called the allegations made by the government officer 25 days prior to his retirement a ‘political stunt’.

“There may be a conspiracy behind his today’s presser,” Mir has said, adding, “His press talk was unbecoming of a commissioner. It appeared to be more that of a lunatic than a senior most government official.”

Amir Mir “rejected” the claims of manipulation of election results made by Liaquat Ali Chattha. He said Chattha had “not shown any proof” of the alleged tampering of poll results.

Noting that the commissioner was retiring on March 13, Mir said, “I imagine he’s trying to kickstart his political career after he retires.”