RAWALPINDI, November 25, 2024: Cases have been registered against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, former President Dr. Arif Alvi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, and several other PTI leaders following violent protests on November 24.
Punjab police registered first case Taxila Police Station under anti-terrorism laws. It named key figures including opposition leader Omar Ayub, Chief Minister Gandapur, Aleema Khan, Taimoor Masood, Shehryar Riaz, and over 300 local PTI leaders and workers.
The FIR accused the protesters of damaging government vehicles and motorcycles, abducting and torturing a police driver (who was later released), and causing significant disruptions, such as blocking roads and violating Section 144, which bans public gatherings.
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The case also includes charges of obstructing government work and damaging both public and private property.
According to the FIR, Imran Khan had instructed party leaders to initiate a march towards Islamabad from Adiala Jail, which led to further violence.
In Faisalabad, a separate case was filed at the Ghulam Muhammadabad Police Station under anti-terrorism laws, accusing Imran Khan and 45 other individuals of various offenses.
The case included charges under Section 7 of the anti-terrorism law, along with 13 other provisions.
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Police reported the arrest of 35 individuals connected to property damage and attacks on law enforcement officers.
The unrest began when PTI convoys, led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Gandapur, set off from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Islamabad.
Upon entering Punjab, violent clashes erupted between the protesters and police, with PTI workers throwing stones, prompting police to respond with shelling.
