ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has formed a high-level committee to investigate the rigging allegations levelled by Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chatha.

In a press release, the electoral watchdog said the high-level committee will comprise senior election commission officials, including the secretary, special secretary, and additional director general law.

The ECP stated that the committee will record the statements of returning officers and district returning officers and present a report to the commission within three days.

It further said a decision on whether any legal actions — including contempt of ECP — would be taken against the Pindi commissioner will be made after analysing the findings of the report.