Controversy Erupts Over Punjab Police’s Rough Treatment of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister

The release of a video showing Punjab police’s aggressive handling of Sohail Apridi, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has sparked widespread reactions across Pakistan. The footage shows Punjab police officers forcefully dragging him to the ground and physically confronting him; an act that quickly went viral on social media.

Several local residents commenting on the incident say the video clearly illustrates the differing application of law in the country. They note that while Naseem Shah, a Pashtun figure, was fined 20 million rupees for tweeting about Maryam Nawaz, an opposing provincial senior official faced physical rough treatment.

Critics argue that these two events are not just separate incidents but reflect deep-rooted political tensions between Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They add that this situation raises serious questions about citizens’ equality before the law and the functioning of executive institutions in Pakistan.

So far, Punjab authorities have not provided a detailed explanation about the incident, but the video’s circulation has once again highlighted debates on justice, power balance, and political confrontations at the provincial level in Pakistan.