Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, and PTI Leadership Named in Multiple FIRs
The political turmoil in Pakistan intensified as PTI founder Imran Khan, his sister Aleema Khan, and other key party figures, including Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, Omar Ayub, and Sheryar Riaz, were named in a case filed at the Naseerabad police station in Rawalpindi. The charges, which include terrorism, stem from allegations of incitement and violent confrontations during protests.
Details of the Naseerabad Case
The First Information Report (FIR) accuses the PTI leadership of organizing and inciting party workers to march towards Islamabad on November 22. Allegations include:
- Incitement to Violence: Statements by Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi on social media were cited as rallying calls for protests.
- Attacks on Police: Protesters allegedly attacked law enforcement with sticks, slingshots, stones, and bricks.
- Blocking Roads: Demonstrators reportedly conspired to obstruct roads and disrupt public order.
The case involves terrorism charges and violations of 15 other sections of the Pakistan Penal Code.
Taxila Police Station Case
Imran Khan and other senior PTI leaders were also named in a separate case filed at the Taxila police station following the death of a police constable during violent clashes near the Hakla Interchange.
Key Allegations in the FIR:
- Violent Confrontation: Armed protesters allegedly used tear gas guns, rubber bullet weapons, and other arms against police.
- Police Injuries and Abduction: Constable Mubashir was reportedly attacked with batons and stones, abducted in a red van, and later found abandoned under the Hakla Bridge. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.
The case includes charges under 14 sections of the law, including anti-terrorism clauses.
Leadership Implicated
Prominent PTI figures named across both FIRs include:
- Aleema Khan: Imran Khan’s sister.
- Ali Amin Gandapur: Chief Minister.
- Omar Ayub: Senior party member.
- Sheryar Riaz: Party figure and protest organizer.
- Salar Khan Kakar and Shahid Khattak: Named in the Taxila FIR.
Political and Legal Implications
The charges have heightened political tensions, with PTI claiming that these cases are part of a broader crackdown on the party. The allegations of terrorism and violent confrontations have provided legal grounds for severe action against PTI leaders.
The cases underline a sharp escalation in the standoff between the PTI and the government, with political analysts warning that the situation could further destabilize an already volatile political environment.
As investigations unfold, the legal and political ramifications of these cases will likely dominate the national discourse in the coming days.