RAWALPINDI: Police have lodged a case against the sisters of Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and nearly 400 party supporters after a sit‑in outside Adiala Jail, according to Geo News.
FIR Details
The First Information Report (FIR) was filed at Saddar Beroni Police Station under the Anti‑Terrorism Act and Section 120 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC). The charges include criminal conspiracy, violation of Section 144, and attacks on police personnel. Names listed in the FIR include Aleema Khan, Noreen Niazi, Qasim Khan, Aliya Hamza, Salman Akram Raja, Naeem Panjotha, and Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, along with hundreds of other PTI activists.
Sit‑In Outside Adiala Jail
The protest began when Khan’s sisters and supporters were denied permission to meet the former prime minister. Police said the demonstrators blocked roads, raised slogans against the government, and interfered with official duties. The FIR also alleged that stones and glass bottles were hurled at law enforcement officers during the confrontation.
Arrests and Court Proceedings
Authorities confirmed that 14 suspects were taken into custody on the spot. These individuals were presented before an anti‑terrorism court in Rawalpindi the following day.
Imran Khan’s Incarceration
Imran Khan has been imprisoned since August 2023, facing multiple cases ranging from corruption to terrorism after his removal from office in April 2022. His detention has repeatedly sparked clashes between PTI supporters and police, particularly over restrictions on family visits.
Previous Protests
This is not the first time Khan’s family has staged demonstrations outside Adiala Jail. Just last week, police dispersed another sit‑in by his sisters, citing the end of visiting hours. In November, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi held a 16‑hour protest outside the same facility. The last permitted meeting with Khan took place on December 2, when his sister Uzma was allowed to see him after PTI raised concerns about his health.
Government’s Position
Officials have hinted at the possibility of transferring Imran Khan to another prison. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and political adviser Rana Sanaullah have both suggested that the move could be considered amid continuing tensions over his incarceration.