Islamabad, Mar 15: Even after executing an eight-hour-long operation, Pakistan police could not arrest ex-PM Imran Khan at his residence in Lahore. Police had to back-off as Imran Khan’s supporters gathered in huge numbers to protect their leader.
Corruption charges were filed against the cricketer-turned-politician in an anti-corruption court last week. An arrest warrant was issued after Khan skipped summons.
Police personnel with water cannon’s and tear gas arrived at Khan’s residence where they were stopped by Khan’s supporters. It is reported that a supporter of Tehrik-E-Insaf (Imran Khan’s political party) lost his life during the clash.
As soon as the police reached Khan’s residence, he made a video and circulated it on social media. “The police have arrived to arrest me. They think that if Imran Khan goes to jail, the people will go to sleep. You have to prove them wrong, you have to prove that the people are alive,” he said.
“You have to fight for your rights, you have to hit the streets. God has given Imran Khan everything. I am fighting your battle. I have fought all my life and will continue to do so. But if something happens to me, they put me in jail or kill me, you have to prove that you can fight even without Imran Khan. You have to prove that you will never accept this slavery and this rule by one man. Pakistan zindabad,” he added.
This is the second time Imrah Khan has denied his arrest in recent times. In October last year, Imran Khan was found guilty by Pakistan’s election commission of unlawfully selling gifts to foreign dignitaries.
Since Imran Khan dethroned from his PM post last year in April, a total of 81 FIRs have been registered against him. In a recent one he has been considered as an accused in the murder case of a PTI worker.
