dramatic arrest deepened the political turmoil in the countryThat resulted in violent demonstrations, resulting in the deaths of at least three people and injuries to dozens.
Khan’s supporters also attempted to attack the army headquarters in Rawalpindi and the prime minister’s residence in Lahore, but were repelled by baton-wielding police.
hours before his arrest However, in a video message, Imran accused a particular person.dirty Harry“For plotting to kill him.
He insisted that if anything happened to him, “Dirty Harry” would be responsible and “not terrorists or foreign agencies”.
So who is this “Dirty Harry” and what is the relation between him and Imran Khan? Here’s everything you want to know…
Who is “Dirty Harry”?
The “Dirty Harry” Imran is referring to is Major-General Faisal Naseer, a senior officer PakistanInter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of. He is currently serving as the Director General of Counter Intelligence. He is a top-ranking general of the Pakistan Army and a recipient of various awards and accolades such as Tamga-e-Basalat and Hilal-e-Shujaat.
Naseer is known as a super spy in military circles as he has played a key role in the war on terror. He is also responsible for the political wing of the ISI and for domestic security. He is the son of noted writer Shamma Khalid, who was awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz by the President of Pakistan.
What is Imran Khan saying about the top officer of ISI?
Imran has claimed that Naseer was behind his assassination attempt in November 2022. Khan also alleged that Naseer was involved in the murder of TV anchor Arshad Sharif, who was critical of it. Armyand the torture of PTI politician Azam Khan Swati.
“Major-General Faisal Naseer of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) tried to kill me twice. He is also involved in the murder of (TV anchor) Arshad Sharif. He also nailed my party’s Senator Azam Swati and Gave him severe tortures to him,” Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Khan alleged at a rally in Lahore.
Arshad Sharif, who was critical of the military, was killed in Kenya last October after he fled the country citing threats to his life from security agencies. An investigative journalist shot dead by police in Kenya has sparked outrage in Pakistan.
What did the Pakistan Army say on Imran’s allegations?
Khan’s allegations were denied by the army, which said they were “highly irresponsible and baseless” and warned him of legal action. The military also said that Khan’s allegations were part of a “consistent pattern” of targeting military and intelligence officers with “sensational propaganda” for political purposes.
Khan was arrested on May 9, 2023, as he appeared in an Islamabad court to face corruption charges, leading to nationwide protests. He is currently in custody at the police headquarters with several cases pending against him.
Who Was ‘Dirty Harry’?
“Dirty Harry” was a 1971 American neo-noir action thriller film produced and directed by Don Siegel, starring Clint Eastwood as Inspector “Dirty” Harry Callahan of the San Francisco Police Department, a serial killer named Scorpio. Hunts the killer. The film was a critical and commercial success and spawned four sequels.
Dirty Harry was a tough and unorthodox police officer who often used violent and unethical methods to apprehend criminals. He is famous for his catchphrase: “Do you feel lucky, punk?”.
(with inputs from agencies)