Rawalpindi: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan was arrested in seven new cases on Saturday. The cases are linked to recent protests by PTI.
Imran Khan appeared before an anti-terrorism court (ATC) judge at Adiala Jail. He has been in custody there for months. The court session followed the completion of a six-day physical remand in a separate case. That case stemmed from PTI’s September 28 protest in Rawalpindi.
The prosecution team did not request an extension of Khan’s physical remand. The case, registered at the New Town police station, accuses him of inciting the protest, which led to violent incidents.
New Arrests During Court Hearing
During the hearing, Rawalpindi police arrested Khan in connection with seven fresh cases. These cases relate to PTI protests on October 5, November 24, and another earlier protest in Rawalpindi.
The prosecution, however, did not seek Khan’s physical custody in the new cases. ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah sent Khan on judicial remand for all cases, including the recent ones.
Allegations of Violence in Protests
The authorities accuse Khan of calling protests that turned violent. The latest PTI protest in November led to serious clashes. At least three Rangers personnel and two police officers lost their lives.
PTI claims that 20 of its members were killed during the November protest. The demonstrations ended abruptly after authorities launched a crackdown at Islamabad’s D-Chowk.
Law enforcement agencies arrested over 1,000 PTI workers during the crackdown. This included more than three dozen Afghan nationals. Security forces also recovered tear gas and other ammunition from protest sites.
PTI Leadership Under Fire
The government has intensified its legal and administrative actions against PTI. Imran Khan now faces multiple charges tied to inciting violence. His legal team plans to challenge the arrests and cases in higher courts.
Khan’s repeated arrests have disrupted PTI’s political activities. The party claims the cases are politically motivated. The government, however, insists that law enforcement is taking necessary actions to maintain peace.
Nation Awaits Legal Outcomes
Imran Khan’s legal challenges continue to dominate the political landscape. His supporters demand his release, while the authorities remain firm on prosecuting him. The nation watches closely as the situation unfolds.
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