ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) assigned with the task of probing the May 9 riots and the attack on the Corps Commander’s house in Lahore visited the Attock Jail to interrogate Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan.
This move follows the approval granted by an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) to investigate and potentially arrest Imran Khan in connection with the violent events that occurred on May 9.
A five-member team headed by DIG Investigation Imran Kishwar subjected the PTI chief to rigorous questioning regarding his alleged involvement in the May 9 incidents.
Khan had previously appeared before the investigative team in Lahore.
Mr. Kishwar, speaking on this matter, affirmed that the Lahore police would not transfer the accused from Attock Jail to Lahore. Instead, they would officially document his arrest within the jail’s police records.
Meanwhile, a potentially concerning development has arisen as reports indicate threats directed toward the JIT members involved in the investigation. The nature and source of these threats remain undisclosed at this time.
Imran Khan Summoned By JIT For The 4th Time Regarding May 9 Incidents
The joint investigation team(JIT), responsible for probing the May 9 violent incidents, once again summoned PTI Chairman Imran Khan over the attack on the Lahore Corps Commander House.
The police have requested Imran Khan to appear at the investigation headquarters on Friday to respond to the team’s questions. They have summoned him in all the cases where he has been named.
The joint investigation team has issued the fourth summons to the former premier, and he has appeared before them only once.
Furthermore, someone has filed a case against Imran Khan at the Qila Gujjar Singh police station. For threatening the JIT members during his previous appearance.
The JIT officials plan to ask more questions regarding the events of May 9 during his upcoming appearance. And his written responses will be included in the investigation. Previously, the JIT found Imran Khan guilty in the violent May 9 incidents based on their conducted investigation.
A district and session court in Islamabad cleared PTI Chairman Imran Khan of any wrongdoing in a case related to the May 9 events, which involved violent protests following his arrest.
