ISLAMABAD: ASF personnel at Benazir International Airport allegedly thrashed an official of Saudi embassy, Geo News reported.
According to reports, ASF officials thrashed Saeed Al-Shehri an official of the Saudi embassy after an exchange of hot words. The scuffle took place when airport security officials stopped Al-Shehri for security check.
Following the incident the Saudi ambassador to Pakistan, reached the airport.
ASF sources say, the man was not an official of the Saudi embassy, adding he was here for a military course. His seat was also not confirmed, the sources added that a high-level inquiry has been launched into the incident.
On the other hand, sources in the Saudi Airline said the military man is a member of the Saudi embassy and he was to leave for Riyadh via flight SV 732.
Meanwhile, the Defence Secretary summoned DG ASF and has sought a report into the incident within 24 hours.