PTI Leadership, Including Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, Named in Cases Over Violent Protests
High-Profile Accusations
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, and former President Dr. Arif Alvi are among 65 senior leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) named in cases tied to violent protests on November 24.
Regions of FIR Registration
The cases have been filed in:
- Taxila
- Kasur
- Gujranwala
- Faisalabad
Other notable PTI leaders implicated include:
- Umar Ayub (Opposition Leader)
- Ali Amin Gandapur (KP Chief Minister)
- Aleema Khan (Imran Khan’s sister)
- Azam Swati (Former Prime Minister)
- Taimur Masood
- Shehryar Riaz
Scale of Implication
- Over 300 local PTI leaders and workers are also accused.
Key Allegations
Criminal Charges
The FIRs include serious allegations, such as:
- Obstructing official duties
- Damaging private and public property
- Violating Section 144
- Terrorism
- Attempted murder
- Road blockades
Specific Incidents Cited
- Police Driver Abduction: One FIR alleges that PTI protesters abducted a police driver, tortured him, and later released him.
- Violent Clashes: Clashes erupted as PTI convoys entered Punjab, with incidents of stone-pelting and police retaliation using tear gas.
PTI’s March Toward Islamabad
Led by KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, PTI supporters marched toward D-Chowk in Islamabad’s Red Zone on Imran Khan’s instructions.
Clashes with Police
- Protesters allegedly confronted law enforcement despite the imposition of Section 144 in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
- Containers were used to block roads, and police deployed tear gas to manage the situation.
Government’s Response
Law enforcement agencies have been heavily deployed in key locations, including roads leading to the Parliament House.
Case Details
Taxila FIR
- Charges include obstructing government duties and damaging property.
Tatlay Aali FIR (Gujranwala)
- Filed against 37 named individuals and 100 unidentified workers.
- Includes 17 serious charges under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
- Names Imran Khan as a primary accused.
Current Situation
PTI convoys continue to advance toward Islamabad from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, intensifying tensions. With multiple cases registered against its leadership, PTI remains defiant, and clashes with law enforcement are ongoing.
The government has reiterated its commitment to maintaining peace and order, vowing strict action against lawbreakers.