Bahria Town Chairman Malik Riaz arrived at the Lohi Bher police station and filed a first information report (FIR) against people he alleges have blackmailed him.

The Bahria Town Chairman was accompanied by his lawyer Dr. Babar Awan.

Geo News received a copy of the FIR which contains information pertaining to Malik Riaz being blackmailed by three individuals. Lt. Colonel (retd) Tariq Kamal, Dr. Shafiq and dismissed Colonel Khalid Rasheed are accused of blackmailing Mailk Riaz.

According to the FIR the blackmailers are trying to destroy the reputation of Malik Riaz and Bahria Town.

It states that the blackmailers had already been paid once and were seeking more money. The blackmailers received Rs50 million on 28 June 2013 and assured that there would be no further blackmailing. The FIR further states that 15 days ago Colonel (retd) Tariq Kamal issued another threat.

Speaking to the media, Babar Awan said his client Malik Riaz had submitted documents and CCTV video from his office as evidence with the FIR.

Awan added that during his professional career Malik Riaz and been extorted by several individuals. “It is now the responsibility of the media and national institutions to bring forward the truth.”