Non-Bailable Arrest Warrants for Imran khan and PTI Leadership
An Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has issued non-bailable arrest orders for Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, Ali Amin Gandapur, the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and ninety-three others. The PTI demonstration in the nation’s capital last week prompted these arrest warrants, a matter of urgent concern.
The imprisonment of Imran Khan and the legal obstacles he faces Since last year, Imran Khan has been in jail. He is currently facing many pending cases, a testament to his enduring legal battles, none of which have given him bail.
Urge a Nationwide Protest Against PTI Imran Khan issued a “final call” for nationwide demonstrations on November 13. Here are some of his demands:
They were restoring the PTI’s election mandate and releasing the party members who were in captivity. He put an end to a “dictatorial regime” by nullifying the 26th Amendment. These demands carry significant weight. Scuffles Emerging From ProtestsProtesters loyal to the PTI and security personnel clashed violently in the nation’s capital as a result of the demonstrations.
As the violence intensified, early November 27 forced the PTI’s leadership and followers to flee the Red Zone.
Tragic deaths occurred at the PTI protest. A police officer and three Rangers personnel were among the six people killed during the three-day demonstrations; one of the victims was a speeding car. The government and PTI continue to argue over who is at fault when people die as a result of police brutality.
Repression and detention
PTI workers faced multiple charges, leading to the detention of many of them in the subsequent hours. Muhammad Imran, the station house officer, filed a notable case at the Kohsar Police Station on November 26.
Names of PTI Leaders Accused Among the 96 individuals the police named as suspects, the list includes:
Afzal Khan, Bushra Bibi, Ahmad Ali Khan Gandapur, and Arif Alvi were the presidents before him.
We are discussing Asad Qaiser, the former speaker of the National Assembly. Omar Ayub is the leader of the opposition party in the National Assembly. Others in PTI leadership positions include Aamir Mughal, Zartaj Gul, and Faisal Javed. Warrants That Cannot Be Sold Published by ATC The judge who presided over the hearing, Tahir Abbas Sipra, granted the police’s request and issued non-bailable arrest warrants for all ninety-six individuals on the suspect list.
Charges and Details of the FIR
There are several statutes in Pakistan, including the Anti-Terrorism Act, the Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act of 2024, and the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), which constitute the basis for the First Information Report (FIR). Important claims encompassed:
They are assaulting law enforcement officials under the guise of a “conspiracy.”During the demonstration, individuals exploited government workers for personal gain. Sowing fear keeps residents indoors during the protests. Violence and claims of conspiracyThe FIR accused the PTI leaders of inciting the demonstrators, allegedly leading to rioting and bloodshed. Additionally, the FIR accused them of inciting public anxiety and impeding law enforcement’s attempts to restore order.
This sequence of events highlights the increasing political and legal difficulties faced by PTI leadership amid the ongoing turmoil surrounding the PTI protest.
