In a joint press conference with Qadri’s son Hasan Mohiuddin Qadri, Pakistan Muslim League – Quaid (PMLQ) Punjab president Chaudhry Pervez Elahi accused police of harassing PAT workers and leaders.
“We strongly condemn these actions; by taking such steps, government is creating chaos and lawlessness,” Elahi said, adding that the state should act sensibly and let PAT supporters welcome their leader.
“Arresting supporters will not weaken this movement but only strengthen it,” Elahi said.
Hasan also addressed the media and said that their supporters are peaceful and that going to Islamabad to welcome their leader is not an illegal act in itself.
“Our mission is peaceful; we don’t believe in disrupting law and order,” he said.
