KP CM demands judicial probe into Nov 26, May 9 incidents

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Wednesday called for the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the events of November 26 and May 9.

During an interview with a private TV channel, he criticized Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi for denying allegations of firing during the incidents.

“We are demanding a commission because they claim no firing occurred and no one was injured. We will prove everything,” Gandapur said.

He refuted accusations of being the mastermind behind the May 9 events, adding, “I was the first to be detained. Hence, we demand a transparent investigation into both November 26 and May 9.”

The chief minister further commented on the controversy surrounding Bushra Bibi, the spouse of their party leader. “The question of leaving Bushra Bibi alone does not arise. She is the wife of our leader. On November 26, if anything had happened to her, we would have been responsible. I personally ensured her safe passage from Islamabad to Mansehra and to Peshawar onwards while being pursued.”

Gandapur attributed the delays in negotiations to the absence of the National Assembly speaker, who was abroad, and delays in meetings with the party leader.

“Now that the speaker has returned and we’ve met the leader, the third round of negotiations will proceed,” he added.

He criticized the KP governor’s appointment, describing it as a result of “nepotism and manipulation.” He also lamented not receiving the province’s share of the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award and emphasized the ideological connection between Pakistan and the Islamic principles of the state of Medina.

Regarding Afghanistan, Gandapur remarked, “Pakistan played a significant role in the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. There’s no doubt that insurgents are crossing the border. The government has now aligned with the stance we previously took regarding Afghanistan.”

The chief minister reiterated his demand for a judicial commission, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency in addressing the incidents of November 26 and May 9.