Iqrar ul Hassan, founder of the Awam Raaj Tehreek and Pakistani television host, was reportedly detained in Lahore, according to accounts attributed to his family.
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Awam Raaj Tehreek Founder Iqrar ul Hassan Reportedly Detained in Lahore
Family alleges late-night raid at Lahore residence as questions remain over the journalist’s whereabouts.
By The Asia Tribune Staff1 min read
LAHORE, Pakistan: Iqrar ul Hassan, founder of the Awam Raaj Tehreek and a Pakistani television journalist, was reportedly arrested after a group of 10–12 personnel allegedly entered his residence in Lahore at around 2:15am, according to claims attributed to his family.
Television anchor Waseem Badami addressed the incident in a video, while a member of the Awam Raaj Tehreek also reportedly confirmed the news.
According to the accounts, the personnel entered the residence and took Hassan into custody. It has further been alleged that he was taken to an office of Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore. However, his reported transfer to the agency’s premises and his current whereabouts have not been independently verified.
The circumstances surrounding the reported arrest, including the reason for the alleged detention, remain unclear. The Asia Tribune has not independently established the identity of the personnel involved or confirmed the agency’s role. An official response from the relevant authorities was not available at the time of writing.
The Asia Tribune is seeking further confirmation and an official response as information about the reported incident continues to emerge.
Television anchor Waseem Badami addressed the incident in a video, while a member of the Awam Raaj Tehreek also reportedly confirmed the news.
According to the accounts, the personnel entered the residence and took Hassan into custody. It has further been alleged that he was taken to an office of Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore. However, his reported transfer to the agency’s premises and his current whereabouts have not been independently verified.
The circumstances surrounding the reported arrest, including the reason for the alleged detention, remain unclear. The Asia Tribune has not independently established the identity of the personnel involved or confirmed the agency’s role. An official response from the relevant authorities was not available at the time of writing.
The Asia Tribune is seeking further confirmation and an official response as information about the reported incident continues to emerge.
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