Court relief for Imran Khan, no arrest for now

March 15, 2023 16:47

Imran Khan's supporters outside his home. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro

Pakistani court orders halt to police operation to arrest former PM Imran Khan. A Lahore court has ordered Pakistan police to give up their attempt to arrest Imran Khan.

The order came after high drama on Lahore's streets after police laid siege at Imran Khan's residence to arrest him. Police had fought pitched battles with Khan's supporters throughout the night, firing fusillades of teargas and dodging rocks thrown by angry crowds.

Imran Khan on Wednesday alleged that the "real intent" of Pakistan Police was to "abduct and assassinate" him.

"Clearly 'arrest' claim was mere drama because real intent is to abduct & assassinate. From tear gas & water cannons, they have now resorted to live firing. I signed a surety bond last evening, but the DIG refused to even entertain it. There is no doubt of their mala fide intent," Khan posted on Twitter today.

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