Rana Sanaullah taken into custody by Anti-Narcotics Force
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Rana Sanaullah has been taken into custody by the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) on Monday.
Member of the National Assembly and president of the PML-N’s Punjab wing, Rana Sanaullah is arrested in a drug-related case, confirm ANF officials.
ANF has denied that this is a politically-motivated arrest, despite Sanaullah being one of the more vocal critics of the Khan/PTI administration.
ANF officials have confirmed that the arrest took place at the Sukkeki near Lahore, while Sanaullah is said to be traveling from Faisalabad to Lahore.
News sources reveal that narcotics were discovered from his vehicle, which is sent for forensic testing.
According to the sources, the ANF had gathered data of calls showing Rana Sanaullah’s connections with the alleged front-men. This became one of the reasons for Rana Sana’s arrest today.
Sources further revealed that the alleged front-men in ANF custody told investigators that they were allegedly raising funds through narcotics businesses for Rana Sanaullah and that the funds were later being funneled to proscribed organizations.
The suspects, whose information led to Sanaullah’s arrest, were arrested three months ago.
On this latest development, reactions have started to appear on social media:
What has ANS got to do with Rana Sanaullah? It could not get more absurd. He has been arrested for his bold & courageous stance. Jaali-e-Azam being the small & petty minded man that he is, is directly behind his arrest. Make no mistake. https://t.co/7ziuR51u6h
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) July 1, 2019
Arrest of Rana Sana by ANF is most condemnable. Saddest part IK using an institution with uniformed officials for pol victimisation. Rana Sana crime was leading #PMLN reorganisation effort in Punjab incl div workers conventions. Such tactics will make PMLN stronger #FreeRanaSana
— Ahsan Iqbal (@betterpakistan) July 1, 2019
Arrest of President Punjab PMLN by Anti-Narcotics force is obviously desperate attempt at political victimization. Sanaullah has been a vociferous critic of PPP in the past & is currently one of the most vocal critics of the regime. Arrests expose govts weakness & desperation.
— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) July 1, 2019
PML-N member of the National Assembly Rana Sanaullah predicated long ago about his arrest he was arrested today by Anti Narcotics Force pic.twitter.com/0yBqQxJUqx
— Hamid Mir (@HamidMirPAK) July 1, 2019
#RanaSanaullah capture. Media reports say Anti Narcotics Force has taken him into custody. It fools no one what his real crime is and thats related to politics.
— Syed Talat Hussain (@TalatHussain12) July 1, 2019
Yes. ANF sent WhatsApp to Asad Qaiser that "we have Rana Sanaullah here trying to break Snoop Dog's records, can we arrest him". Speaker replied, "Aw braituna hm warna preko"
Hajan Asma Sherzi, real journalists ask questions from authorities, not twitter (awaam). #RanaSanullah https://t.co/DCCpHGQivv
— وہ کون تھا؟ (@BhittaniKhannnn) July 1, 2019
Brig Hameed Dogar—ANF Lahore commander—was looking after Special Investigation Cell operations led to #RanaSanaullah arrest today. Some 6-7 frontmen including Bukhari arrested by SIC provided solid information to ANF team allegedly involving Rana Sana in narcotics scam! Sources.
— Zahid Gishkori (@ZahidGishkori) July 1, 2019
This is a developing story, further updates are being awaited.
