Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan was officially arrested on Wednesday by the Rawalpindi police in connection with the party’s protest on September 28, 2024.
According to details, the arrest took place at the Adiala jail, where Khan is currently detained. The police executed the arrest following a formal registration of charges against Imran Khan at the New Town police station.
He faced multiple charges under Sections 7 ATA, 21-I ATA, and various provisions of the Pakistan Penal Code, including sections 353, 186, 285, 286, 148, 149, 427, 109, and 188.
These charges related to his alleged involvement in the violent protest organised by the PTI.
Khan, who is already incarcerated in a separate case, will be presented in court tomorrow for a physical remand hearing.
The court will decide whether he will remain in custody for further investigation.
This arrest came just hours after the Islamabad High Court granted Imran Khan bail in the Toshakhana case earlier this morning, adding further tension to his legal battles.
Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb granted bail to Imran Khan. Defence lawyer Salman Safdar said that the statement read out was recorded by the NAB investigation officer, adding that now the matter had gone to the FIA.
The FIA prosecutor said statements under Section 164 are recorded before a magistrate. Justice Aurangzeb said that after the law changed, the case went from the NAB to FIA. “What action was taken against the three Customs officers who calculated the wrong price?” asked the court.
The FIA prosecutor said Customs officers committed negligence, but it did not constitute criminal misconduct. “The NAB did not recommend any departmental action against those officers,” he added.
“Let’s just say that they are very good people,” Justice Aurangzeb remarked, eliciting laughter in the courtroom.
The court directed Imran Khan to submit bonds of Rs1 million each and also appear in trial court after being released on bail. “If the accused does not cooperate with the court during trial, the bail order may be withdrawn,” the court declared.
