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Former Pakistani Minister on Bail Wins PoK Assembly Seat
Former Pakistani Minister on Bail Wins PoK Assembly Seat
Rukhsar Ahmed, 62, has won re-election to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir’s legislative assembly while on police bail in a United Kingdom case involving alleged rape and trafficking of vulnerable girls. He was arrested in…
The Story in Brief
Rukhsar Ahmed, 62, has won re-election to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir’s legislative assembly while on police bail in a United Kingdom case involving alleged rape and trafficking of vulnerable girls. He was arrested in July 2024 over allegations linked to Manchester during the 1990s and was later temporarily discharged pending further investigation.
Ahmed, a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz member, must report to Greater Manchester Police within six weeks, according to ABP Live. He reportedly missed an appointment citing illness, while images showed him campaigning in Mirpur. A judge reportedly declined to impose travel restrictions. Failure to report could lead to arrest or extradition.
The Indian Opinion
The loudest narratives will either treat the allegations as proven or dismiss them because voters returned Ahmed to office. Both shortcuts are wrong. The case is still under investigation, but campaigning abroad while on bail deserves clear scrutiny. The immediate test is simple: does Ahmed report to Greater Manchester Police within the required six-week period, and what action follows if he does not?
Sources (2): news.abplive.com, ndtv.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
