RECORDER REPORT

LAHORE: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif Tuesday night surrendered himself to Kot Lakhpat prison authorities, following the expiry of his six-week bail in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption reference amid show of strength by his party workers.

Nawaz’s daughter Maryam and nephew Hamza Shehbaz, along with party leaders including Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Khawaja Asif, Pervez Rashid, Makhdoom Javed Hashmi, Mohammad Zubair, Talal Chaudhry, Mohammad Pervaiz Malik, Mian Javed Latif and others accompanied the former prime minister on his journey from Jati Umra to Kot Lakhpat prison.

A large number of PML-N workers turned up on the occasion to express solidarity with Nawaz Sharif on his way from Jati Umra to Kot Lakhpat prison. They showered rose petals on the vehicle carrying Nawaz Sharif.

Due to heavy rush of the PML-N activists, Nawaz’s vehicle entered the jail premises after 12 midnight.

Doctor on duty carried out Nawaz’s check up. Jail officials also completed the procedural formalities before sending him to his barrack.

Maryam Nawaz tweeted several videos of Nawaz’s supporters, who gathered to express their support for their leader, and said the passion of party workers was unbelievable.

Nawaz was accorded rousing reception at Shanghai bridge where the PML-N had set up a stage.

Earlier, Kot Lakhpat jail officials reached Jati Umra to escort the former prime minister to the prison. However, they returned by handing over a letter to Sharif family spokesman.