Barrister Hassaan Niazi, Prime Minister Imran Khan’s nephew, was also present outside the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) on Wednesday during the lawyers’ brutal protest.
The violent protest by the mob of lawyers that ransacked the hospital wards and operation theaters left 12 dead and 25 injured.
People couldn’t believe that Hassaan Niazi who describes himself as Human Rights Lawyer/ Activist was part of the dreadful attack on Pakistan Institute of Cardiology.
Twitterati demanded quick action against Imran Khan’s nephew and were anxious to know if he would be charged or not.
What happened today in Lahore is highly condemnable. No words to express condemnation. Imran Khan's nephew Hassaan Niazi was part of the violent group which attacked PIC today. Will @GOPunjabPK register an FIR against him? Will he go scot free coz he's the PM's nephew? pic.twitter.com/wuSm5xZWPP
Why Hassan Niazi is not mention in FIR against culprits of PIC attack … Bcz he is nephew of @ImranKhanPTI why given him relieve by police..? ,even he could be seen in videos when he damaging public property ,instigating others tst case for @ImranKhanPTI#1_nhe_2_Pakistan
There were those who called out Imran Khan for not taking any action against him as yet and for the fact that he is still at large.
The fact that this stupid idiot isn’t behind bars right now, proves that @ImranKhanPTI’s whole anti corruption campaign is completely bullshit… if keeping your nephew out of jail because you are PM isn’t corruption, I don’t know what is#HassanNiazi#LawyersAttackedPICpic.twitter.com/8M0aIBGTEB
Mr Hassan Niazi @HniaziISF . This is you on a video, destroying a police van. It’s time to remove Human Rights activist from your bio and write “Ghunda Badmash” . @ImranKhanPTI pls take a good look at your nephew. pic.twitter.com/ywdBhjaYBf
This guy cautioned people to not blame Imran Khan for his nephew’s action but criticize the Prime Minister only of if he fails to take any action.
V can't Put the Blame of Hassan Niazi Acts on IK bcoz he didnt ask him to do it But If Our PM doesn't take any action Aginst Lawyers especially Against his Nephew & give us a lollipop again like he Gave in Sahiwal case then he is as much responsible as his Nephew is#ImranKhanpic.twitter.com/X2kTyfWmFf
Hassaan Niazi also took to Twitter to give his comment on the situation saying, “… I only stand for peaceful protests. It’s sad day and I condemn my own self for supporting this protest now.”
After watching this clip I feel ashamed of myself. This is murder!!! My support and protest was limited to initiation of legal action against the concerned doctors. I only stand for peaceful protests. It’s sad day and I condemn my own self for supporting this protest now pic.twitter.com/Pc6FKaYypo