Imran Khan claimed that the police surrounded his house for another arrest. Former Pakistan Chief Minister Imran Khan claimed on Wednesday that the police have surrounded his house in Lahore for another arrest. In a tweet, he claimed, “Probably my last tweet before my next arrest.
Police surrounded Imran Khan’s house
Pakistani news agency Dawn reported that the Punjab Police has reached outside the Zaman Park residence to arrest him. It says that Khan’s residence has been surrounded by police officers. Meanwhile, Khan said in a video address, “I fear today that Pakistan is on the path of destruction.” “And I fear that if knowledge is not applied today, we may reach a point where we cannot even pick up the pieces.”
Supporters urged to reach Zaman Park
Meanwhile, Imran Khan urged his supporters to reach Zaman Park. “Everyone, reach Zaman Park! Don’t let the PDM regime take our leader, the operation is just malice, and they are targeting Imran Khan!” it tweeted. Amir Mir, a spokesman for the Punjab provincial government, said Khan’s has 24 hours to hand over the 40 suspects allegedly hiding at his home or face police raids. He told a news conference that 3,400 suspects have been arrested so far and more raids are underway .
Pakistani officials on Wednesday stepped up efforts to try civilians involved in recent anti-government protests before military courts, despite appeals from a leading international rights group and a local watchdog. Amnesty International and the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan issued separate statements late on Tuesday saying they were concerned by the government’s plan to prosecute under military regulations supporters of the former prime minister who clashed with police and held protests across the country. There were riots.
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