Terrorism cases against Imran Khan: Ex-Pakistan PM gets protective bail till 27 March

Lahore: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been granted protective bail till 27 March in two terrorism cases registered against him in Islamabad after clashes at the Federal Judicial Complex last week.

Cases for which Imran Khan got bail

Cases were filed against Khan by Islamabad’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and the Police Station Golra Sharif following clashes between several workers of his party – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) – and police outside the Federal Judicial Complex on 18 March soon after he reached there to attend the hearing of the Toshakhana case.

Police had said protesting PTI workers and supporters resorted to arson and vandalism. They further alleged that the agitators attacked the law-enforcement officials who were performing their duty to maintain law and order in Islamabad.

In the FIR, it was stated that the PTI workers destroyed a police checkpost and broke the main gate of the judicial complex. It also said that at least 18 people were arrested for arson, pelting stones, and vandalising the court complex.

Former Pak PM Imran Khan today was brought in the Lahore High Court room amid “tight security” – with bulletproof shields encircling him.

Such is danger in Pakistan!! pic.twitter.com/iysILp5coo

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