‘Missing’ Gandapur reappears in KP Assembly

F.P. Report

PESHAWAR: In a surprising turn of events, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, previously reported as “missing,” reappeared on Sunday, entering the KP Assembly chamber amid applause and cheers after PTI demanded his return within 24 hours.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur Sunday unexpectedly reached the provincial assembly after it’s claimed that he was arrested in the federal capital.

Mystery shrouded the disappearance of CM Gandapur, who according to his party PTI, was abducted by the security agencies from Islamabad. However, the government denied his arrest and claimed that he had escaped from the KP House in Islamabad after disguising himself.

The ongoing session of the KP assembly has already adopted a resolution over the disappearance of the chief minister. However, later he reached the assembly session and was warmly received by his party MPs.

Upon his reappearance, Gandapur gave a passionate speech, expressing gratitude to PTI supporters for standing by party founder Imran Khan. He claimed he had been “arrested,” though he did not reveal where he was held.

Gandapur recounted the details of his alleged “disappearance,” accusing Islamabad’s inspector-general of police, alongside Rangers, of raiding KP House, sealing its gates, and mistreating staff and women.

“They fired at us directly, used tear gas, and had no FIR,” he stated.

“They claimed there was an FIR, but no charges were explained. I asked what crime I had committed and told them if they intended to arrest me, they could, as directed by Imran Khan,” he asserted.

He further expressed pride in the assembly and the nation for supporting Imran Khan in fighting for Pakistan’s future.

“This is a historic moment; the government is openly attacking our party, revealing their true intentions,” he added. “They took away our electoral symbol, abducted our people, and pressured them to defect, but not a single one has emerged victorious.”