The physical remand of PTI Founder Imran Khan in connection with 12 cases related to May 9, 2023 incidents has been completed, and he is set to appear before the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) today via video link.
The police will update the court on the progress of their investigation into Imran Khan's involvement in the incidents on May 9. Sources indicate that the police plan to request an extension of the physical remand to continue their investigation.
The remand hearing will be presided over by an Anti-Terrorism Court judge. The former prime minister had been arrested by the police in Adiala Jail in the 12 cases related to the May 9 violence.
The court's decision on whether to grant further physical remand is anticipated, as the police continue to gather evidence and testimonies regarding the allegations against the PTI founder. This development marks a significant step in the ongoing legal proceedings related to the events of May 9.
The Lahore anti-terrorism court had granted police a 10-day physical remand of Imran Khan on July 15. On May 9 last year. countrywide protests erupted after paramilitary Rangers detained Khan from the Islamabad High Court in a corruption case.
During these protests, social media was inundated with videos of rioting and vandalism at various locations, including the Lahore Corps Commander’s residence and army's General Headquarters in Rawalpindi.
A 13-member team from the Lahore police’s investigation wing visited Adiala Jail on July 13 to question the former prime minister about the violence.
Sources indicated that Khan refused to meet the Lahore police team when they attempted to interrogate him. In these cases, he is accused of various offenses, including inciting the public against the state.
