Imran Khan will not be arrested for now, Lahore HC stops police operation until 10 am tomorrow

The Lahore High Court directed that no motion be taken towards Imran Khan until 10 am on Thursday. After the withdrawal of police personnel from the world close to Imran Khan’s home, supporters of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf celebrated outdoors the previous Pakistan PM’s residence. 

New Delhi,UPDATED: Mar 15, 2023 19:41 IST

At least 54 policemen and eight civilians had been injured within the clashes. (Image: Twitter/@PTIofficial)

By India Today News Desk: After a day-long tense state of affairs outdoors former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s residence, the Lahore High Court on Wednesday directed police to cease its operation at Zaman Park until 10 am tomorrow (March 16), the Dawn reported.

Soon after the courtroom’s route and withdrawal of personnel of legislation enforcement businesses, supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) cheered and celebrated outdoors Imran Khan’s residence.

Punjab Rangers had joined the police personnel close to Imran Khan’s Zaman Park residence on Wednesday in a recent try at arresting the previous Pakistan Prime Minister.

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Citing sources, Geo News reported that police is not going to advance on Imran Khan’s Zaman Park residence till the continued Pakistan Super League (PSL) 8 cricket match, involving overseas gamers, is over.

Police and different safety officers had been seen leaving Zaman Park, prompting celebrations amongst Imran Khan’s supporters, who cheered “chasing the Rangers away”.

My home has been beneath heavy assault since yesterday afternoon. Latest assault by Rangers, pitting the biggest pol social gathering towards the military. This is what PDM and the enemies of Pakistan need. No classes learnt from the East Pakistan tragedy. pic.twitter.com/SBcrCcYEo5
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 15, 2023

Police arrived at Imran Khan’s residence on Tuesday to arrest him for his alleged involvement within the Toshakhana case.

Geo News reported that a minimum of 54 policemen and eight civilians had been injured within the clashes which have been ongoing since Tuesday afternoon. Imran Khan’s supporters clashed repeatedly with police all through Tuesday evening.

Television footage confirmed police shelling the protesters, baton-charging and firing tear fuel shells at them.

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Imran Khan has been within the crosshairs of presidency businesses for purchasing items, together with an costly Graff, wristwatch he had obtained because the premier at a reduced worth from the state depository known as Toshakhana and promoting them for revenue.

In a tweet, Imran’s PTI mentioned that extra staff had been reaching Zaman Park and vowed to not let the “impure intentions” of the coalition authorities succeed.

After police personnel left the spot, Imran Khan, donning a fuel masks, got here out of his residence and met his social gathering staff. In one other tweet, the social gathering mentioned that extra staff had been reaching Zaman Park and vowed to not let the “impure intentions” of the coalition authorities succeed.

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Mar 15, 2023