Rawalpindi (July 17, 2018): A case was registered on Tuesday against Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad and 22 others over using fireworks in Rawalpindi.
The AML chief and others, including his nephew Sheikh Rashid Shafeeq and 15 unknown citizens, are accused of violating a ban on using fireworks.
According to authorities, the accused had used fireworks in Union Council 40 along with areas part of NA 60 and NA 62 — the constituencies Rasheed is contesting the upcoming polls.
Police officer Muhammad Yaqoob registered the case under clauses 285 and 286 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) which pertain to the negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter and explosive substances.
ECP Issues Code of Conduct for Upcoming Polls
Earlier on June 15, Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued a code of conduct for the upcoming general elections.
The code of conduct pertains to political parties, contesting candidates, election agents and polling agents.
The political parties, candidates and election agents shall abide by all directions, instructions and regulations issued by the Election Commission relating to the smooth conduct of elections, and maintenance of public order as per the Elections Act 2017.
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