FAISALABAD: Islamabad police arrested Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) Chairman Sahibzada Hamid Raza early Friday morning and later handed him over to Faisalabad police.
The politician was subsequently shifted to Faisalabad Central Jail.
Sources said Raza was wanted in several cases related to vandalism and violent protests against state institutions and had already been convicted by an anti-terrorism court. He had been sentenced in connection with the May 9 riots but had been absconding since then, they added.
Police said Raza was presented before a court, which ordered his transfer to Faisalabad Central Jail.
This is a developing story and is being updated with further details.
