Imran Khan arrested in connection with attack on Pakistan Army headquarters last year
The Hindu
Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested in a case related to the attack on the Pakistan Army headquarters in Rawalpindi on May 9, 2023,
Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan was on January 9 arrested in a case related to the attack on the Pakistan Army headquarters in Rawalpindi on May 9, 2023, soon after his release warrant was issued in the cipher case.
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi had summoned the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, who is already behind bars in cipher and graft cases, in May 9 cases on Tuesday. However, Khan attended the court's proceedings via video link as he could not be produced in the court by Adiala jail authorities owing to security concerns.
During the hearing of the cases, police sought physical remand of the 71-year-old founder in the GHQ attack case, however, ATC Judge Malik Aijaz Asif turned down the request, Geo News reported.
The judge directed the police to interrogate Khan in Adiala prison, it added.
On Monday, the special court formed to hear cases under the Official Secrets Act had issued his release orders in the cipher case.
Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain issued the release order of Khan, stating that the former premier’s bail had been approved and he shall be released if not wanted in any other case.
Despite having the release order, Khan remains behind bars due to being arrested in the Toshakhna and 190 million pound Al-Qadir Trust scandal.
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