ISLAMABAD: Investigators have identified 41 people from United Kingdom (UK), United States (US) and Canada who were directly involved in inciting and facilitating May 9 riots. Progress was made in investigation into May 9 riots as authorities identified 41 people in foreign countries including UK, US and Canada who incited and facilitated rioters. Sources told that most suspects were associated with political party and its office bearers and workers. Identification of suspects was made through photos and videos in which they chanted anti-Pakistan slogans and incited people to participate in anti-state activities.

Three out of 41 suspects included office bearers of political party in UK, whereas, 12 among them were residing in London and are usually seen standing outside Avenfield House.

In Canada, suspects included eight office bearers of political party who are also its supporters and financers. One of office bearers in Ottawa was found involved in planning to throw shoes on government ministers during their visits to US and Canada.

In United States, one of six suspects was identified as an office bearer of political party’s New York chapter and other five persons are activists.

Sources added that Pakistani government decided to take strict action against suspects in country and foreign countries.

Published in The Daily National Courier, June, 27 2023

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