The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has filed a petition in Peshawar’s district court, urging the registration of a case against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Gandapur. The move stems from allegations that Gandapur ordered the use of teargas shells on PPP protesters during a May 2025 rally in Peshawar, causing chaos and injuries.
Details of Legal Action Against CM Gandapur
According to PPP’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa president, Mohammad Ali Shah Bacha, the party had organized a peaceful demonstration to voice public concerns. The petition claims that unidentified individuals, acting on Gandapur’s instructions, targeted the rally to provoke violence. Despite complaints lodged with local police, no action was taken, prompting the PPP to approach the court under Section 22-A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which allows judicial intervention to ensure case registration.
Political Tensions
The incident has heightened political tensions in the province, with the PPP accusing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led government of suppressing dissent. Social media discussions on X reflect polarized sentiments, with some users criticizing Gandapur’s alleged heavy-handed tactics, while PTI supporters argue the accusations are politically motivated to destabilize the provincial government.
Gandapur, a prominent PTI leader, has faced scrutiny over his governance style, including recent legal challenges related to arms and liquor recovery cases. The PPP’s petition adds to the mounting pressure on the chief minister, who has vowed to resist what he calls unconstitutional attempts to undermine his administration.
What’s Next
The court is expected to review the petition soon, a development that could further strain relations between the PPP and PTI in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s volatile political landscape.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, July 26th, 2025
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