The APNS condemns the police raid on the residence of the Chief Editor of Daily Ausaf
and Chairman, ABN Group, Raja Mehtab Khan and terms it as an attack on the freedom
of press.
Sarmad Ali, Secretary General, All Pakistan Newspapers Society, has stated that in the
wee hours of December 20, 2023, a contingent of police intruded the residence of Raja
Mehtab Khan, tortured and maltreated the guard and broke the central gate of the
residence. They harassed and abused the residents without assigning any reason. The
APNS considers this raid as an attempt to harass and threaten the media at the eve of
the general elections scheduled in the month of February.
The Secretary General, APNS has noted that despite application by the media group to
the SSP Islamabad, no action has been taken. He requested the Islamabad
administration and Inspector General Police to immediately investigate in the matter and
take action against the Police party and ensure that no such acts would be repeated
against other media outlets.
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