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ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan, 14 party leaders among 105 others booked on charges of terrorism and violence over the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest at Islamabad’s D-Chowk on Sunday.
A case was registered against Imran Khan, the party founder, for allegedly masterminding the D-Chowk protest. Khan was charged with kidnapping, robbery, attempted murder, interference with government operations, and violations under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA).
The case, filed on the complaint of Sub-Inspector Qaiser Mehmood alleged that the imprisoned former prime minister incited his workers to violence against the state and institutions during jail visits and communications.
The FIR further alleges that Khan compelled PTI leaders to lead a violent mob, resulting in the abduction of a constable and injuries to five others through gunfire and petrol bombs.
Police arrested 105 protesters and confiscated 20 catapults, 2,500 marble balls, 40 sticks, and nine vehicles from them.
The FIR states that the nominated suspects attacked state vehicles and subjected police to violence. These allegations are part of a larger controversy surrounding PTI’s protests and Khan’s leadership.
Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, sisters of PTI founder Imran Khan, along with Adnan Khan, brother of Asad Qaiser, and other party workers, were presented in a local court in Islamabad on Sunday.
Imran Khan’s sisters were arrested on Friday along with other PTI workers for charges including terrorism and attempted murder. The police had requested a 20-day physical remand, but the duty magistrate only approved a one-day physical remand for the sisters.
The case registered against Imran’s sisters at Kohsar Police Station involves serious charges, including 16 provisions related to terrorism. The sisters, along with another individual, were presented before the court, which approved their remand and directed them to appear before the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) the following day.
In addition to this, the court ordered the judicial remand of nine other PTI women workers, sending them to jail. Furthermore, 102 PTI workers are to be sent for an identification parade.
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