PESHAWAR(The COW News Digital) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shafi Jan has alleged that the provincial police have withdrawn security arrangements for him and other members of parliament, raising concerns over the protection of elected representatives in the province.
In a statement posted on social media platform X, Shafi Jan said that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police had withdrawn security provided to him and all other parliamentarians.
The provincial information minister expressed concern over the development and held the provincial police chief responsible for any potential harm to him or other lawmakers.
“If any harm comes to me or any parliamentarian, the Inspector General of Police, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, will be responsible,” Shafi Jan said in his statement.
His remarks have brought attention to questions surrounding the security arrangements for elected representatives in the province. However, no further details were provided in the statement regarding the reasons for the alleged withdrawal of security or whether alternative protection measures had been arranged.
The minister’s statement did not clarify whether the decision applied uniformly to all parliamentarians or whether any exceptions had been made.
As of the information available in the statement, there was no official response from the provincial police leadership addressing the allegation.
The development comes amid concerns over the security of public representatives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Further clarification from the provincial police authorities is awaited regarding the reported decision and its implications for the protection of lawmakers.
