The fact-finding committee formed to investigate the chaos at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) September 27 rally in Peshawar has completed its inquiry, revealing major lapses in stage management, crowd control, and coordination among party organizers.
According to the committee’s report, multiple groups were assigned stage management responsibilities, which resulted in confusion and mismanagement. The report also cited poor arrangements and unclear entry protocols as key factors that led to frustration among party workers.
During the rally, held at Peshawar’s main ground, supporters threw shoes and bottles at the stage while Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur was addressing the crowd — an incident that highlighted growing internal discontent within the party’s ranks.
The report further stated that Farrukh Mughal, spokesperson for the Chief Minister, issued over 100 red passes, causing security and access confusion. Mughal was also accused of misbehaving with party leaders and workers, while some police personnel were reported to have shown unethical conduct, including inappropriate behavior toward female attendees.
Additionally, the behavior of Chairman Tehsil Mathra, Inamullah, reportedly sparked anger among several workers, contributing to the overall disorder at the event.
The committee’s findings have been submitted to the PTI’s provincial leadership for review, with recommendations aimed at improving event coordination, discipline, and security protocols for future political gatherings.
