ISLAMABAD: Raoof Hasan, the central spokesperson for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was attacked by a group of transgender individuals in Islamabad on Tuesday. According to an Islamabad Police spokesperson, Hasan was attacked with a blade outside a private TV office. “Eyewitnesses reported that transgender individuals struck Raoof Hasan on the face with a blade,” he added.
Police officials were present at the scene and are collecting evidence. “Strict action will be taken against the transgender individuals involved in this attack,” the spokesperson stated.
The incident was raised in the Senate by PTI Senator Shibli Faraz, who called the incident “unacceptable.” “The spokesperson for the largest party in Pakistan has been attacked. This is shameful and unacceptable,” he said.
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar responded, stating, “The opposition leader has just shared this matter. Who attacked, where the attack occurred – these issues will be examined as per law. Raoof Hasan should file a report, and action will be taken according to the law.” He also assured that he would inform the house after obtaining a report from the IG Islamabad or relevant officials.
Following the attack, the perpetrators managed to flee the scene. Hasan was transferred to a hospital for medical treatment and was later discharged