National Food Security and Research Minister Tariq Bashir Cheema has expressed reservations about the official inquiry being done in the Islamia University Bahawalpur scandal.
Addressing a presser at his residence in Bahawalpur on Sunday, the politician denied the involvement of his son, Walidad Cheema, in the said scandal, accusing his political opponents of defaming him.
Cheema demanded the formation of a commission comprising judges of a high court to investigate the case which involves compromised videos part of the scandal.
The senior politico, belonging to the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), conveyed his willingness to join every inquiry committee with his son, adding he will expel Walidad from his house himself if any such defect is proven.
Meanwhile, Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi said the investigation of the university scandal has been completed, and those responsible will be severely punished. He also hinted at a judicial inquiry, if need be.
Islamia University Bahawalpur scandal
The matter of illegal activities, including the sale and use of drugs and prohibited medicines, was reported in Islamia University Bahawalpur this month.