Rigging allegations: Ex-Rawalpindi commissioner records statement before ECP

ISLAMABAD: Former commissioner of Rawalpindi, Liaquat Ali Chattha, has recorded his statement regarding his allegations of rigging in the recent elections, sources within the election commission confirmed.

The inquiry committee, chaired by ECP Sindh member Nisar Durrani, had issued a notice to Chattha yesterday, prompting his response to the accusations.

The investigation committee, operating under the leadership of Nisar Durrani, has been tasked with probing allegations of electoral irregularities levelled by Liaquat Chattha last week.

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Details surrounding the content of Chattha’s statement have not been disclosed at this time. However, his cooperation with the inquiry committee indicates a willingness to address and clarify any concerns regarding the integrity of electoral procedures.

On February 17, Liaquat Ali Chattha resigned from his post amidst a flurry of startling revelations regarding electoral misconduct. In a series of dramatic statements, Chattha expressed remorse for his actions, citing shame and a desire for atonement.