Bahawalpur: Tariq Bashir Cheema, the minister for national food security and research, has voiced concerns over the ongoing inquiry into the Islamia University Bahawalpur scandal.
Sharing his concerns during a presser at his Bahawalpur residence, the minister refuted allegations of his son, Walidad Cheema’s involvement in the case, asserting that his political rivals are defaming him.
The senior politician, belonging to the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), called for setting up a commission comprising high court judges to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter, which revolves around compromising videos, also part of the scandal that includes the sale of drugs and prohibited medicines.
The politico conveyed his willingness to join every inquiry committee with his son, adding he would expel Walidad from his house himself if any such defect is proven.
Meanwhile, Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi said the investigation of the university scandal has been completed, and those responsible will be severely punished. He also hinted at a judicial inquiry, if need be.
The matter of illegal activities, including the sale and use of drugs and prohibited medicines, was reported in Islamia University Bahawalpur this month.
In the wake of the matter surfacing, police arrested the university’s chief security officer, Ijaz Shah, a few days ago, while the director of finance, Muhammad Abubakar, was arrested in June. –Agencies
