Renowned architecture Nayar Ali Dada has asked the Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif to take action against SHO PS Shadman Zulfiqar Ali, for beating the females and others here at Nairang Art Galleries. He also requested the Chief Minister to take action against SHO under section 155 of the Police Order, 2002 and also order initiation of proceedings under the Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability Act, 2006 on the charge of misconduct.
Dada in a letter to Chief Minister Punjab and IGP said being a Pakistani citizen, "I have an inalienable right under Article 4 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 (Constitution) to enjoy the protection of law and to be treated in accordance with the law. He said fundamental rights under Article 14, 9, 18 have been infringed and violated by a Police Officer by taking the law in his own hands without following the PPC and the Police Order 2002. He said: "People young and old, artists and musicians and many who are inspired by such personalities frequent this gallery contributing to Lahore's valuable art and literary realm."
He said SHO Zulfiqar Ali of Police Station, Shadman, proceeded into the café and approached a husband and wife couple, who are both lawyers and frequently have their lunch at the Gallery. The SHO objected to them sitting together at a table deeming it un-Islamic. After a short argument the SHO proceeded to move upstairs. His squad followed him all this time.
Upstairs in the Gallery, the curator Ms Amal Fatima and assisting staff approached the SHO to inquire about his visit. The SHO asked for who is responsible for the Gallery at the time and the curator Amal nominated herself. Upon inquiring further about the SHO's visit he continuously hit her while using abusive language at her, Then he objected to Ms Amal's dress (kurta pajama) that she was wearing and started abusing her. The Gallery staff tried to protect her and as a result they too were beaten up until some staff and customers managed to distract the SHO and tried to cool him down.
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