Imran Khan: Pakistan: Punjab Police arrests 540 more leaders, workers of Imran Khan’s party over violence – Times of India

Lahore: Cases have been registered against the Corps Commander under the Anti-Terrorism Act across the province for carrying out the attack. Home In Lahore, in public and private buildings, the Punjab Police arrested 540 more leaders and members Imran According to Dawn news, Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) took this action on Friday.
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.
Following reports that PTI workers are gathering there in large numbers to welcome the chairman Imran Khan After getting relief from the court, the presence of police was increased around him. time parking Friday evening mansion.
Doctor Usman AnwarThe Punjab Police chief said in a statement issued here on Friday 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” Islamabad High Court (IHC) has restrained the authorities from detaining PTI Chairman Imran Khan in any cases – even those that are undisclosed – registered across the country till Monday (May 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.