Islamabad’s Duty Magistrate has granted a one-day physical remand for Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, sisters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, according to reports.
The two sisters appeared before Duty Magistrate Azhar Nadeem in connection with a case filed at Kohsar Police Station. While the police requested a 20-day physical remand, the court only approved a single day.
In addition to the Khan sisters, Adnan Qaiser, the brother of PTI leader Asad Qaiser, was also given a one-day remand and will appear before the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) tomorrow.
Nine other women involved in the incident have been placed on judicial remand.
Yesterday, Islamabad police detained several PTI members, including Imran Khan’s sisters, as they attempted to reach D-Chowk for a protest. Aleema and Uzma Khan were taken into custody at D-Chowk while joining the demonstration. They were later transferred to the secretariat police station.
In the ensuing clashes, police detained numerous PTI supporters, using tear gas to disperse the crowd. The protestors retaliated by throwing stones at the officers.
