Prominent journalist Umar Cheema, together with fellow journalist Azaz Syed, has claimed on his programme that the challenges facing the army as an institution arise from a difference in outlook between its leadership and its subordinate personnel. He said the Lahore corps commander supports Imran Khan, contrary to his own leadership, and himself allowed Tehreek-e-Insaf workers to enter Corps Commander House, but perhaps does not know that, in pursuit of his targets, Imran Khan does not consider whether the person standing before him loves or hates him.
Umar Cheema said the Lahore corps commander let Tehreek-e-Insaf workers in but was unable to bring matters under control afterwards. He said the corps commander told the security staff to put on civilian clothes, then took his belongings and left with his family by another route.
He added that the corps commander should have been mindful of the importance of his office, and that he had damaged the dignity of the institution. The protesters damaged the building and also vandalised military vehicles.
