Violent protests broke out across Pakistan after the arrest of former PM Imran Khan. (file)
Lahore, Pakistan:
Punjab Police arrested 540 more leaders and members of Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e, in cases registered against them under the Anti-Terrorism Act across the province for carrying out attacks on Corps Commander House, public and private buildings in Lahore . Insaaf (PTI) on Friday Dawn reported,
Since May 9, the Punjab Police has registered 205 cases against party functionaries and workers across the province.
There was a minor scuffle between the police officers and PTI employees on Thursday night. Police raided PTI’s office on Jail Road and arrested party members listed as suspects in cases registered at several police stations, Dawn reported.
Party members reportedly threw stones at police but retreated when more officers were requested to assist.
Police presence was beefed up around his Zaman Park mansion on Friday evening, following reports that a large number of workers were gathering there to welcome PTI chairman Imran Khan following court relief.
In a statement issued here on Friday, Punjab Police Chief Dr Usman Anwar said that the criminals responsible for attacks on police teams, critical infrastructure and both public and private property do not deserve mercy.
“These miscreants are being identified through CCTV footage, video recordings and social media posts,” he said, according to Dawn. The Punjab Police said that after Friday’s arrest, the number of detained leaders and supporters has risen to 2,790.
Imran Khan thanked the court for “upholding the Constitution” as the Islamabad High Court (IHC) restrained PTI chairman Imran Khan from detaining authorities in any case registered across the country till Monday (May). was stopped – even those that are unknown. 15).
According to the report of Geo News, Imran Khan returned to his residence at Zaman Park in Lahore in the early hours of Saturday after two days of detention.
He was greeted by PTI supporters on his way to Lahore. Imran took a road route to reach his Lahore residence, marking his return after an upheaval.
Imran Khan’s arrest at the IHC on 9 May triggered violent protests across the country. Nevertheless, the Supreme Court intervened, quashed his arrest and ordered his release.
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