ISLAMABAD – In another relief for former premier Imran Khan who secured protective bail in terrorism cases registered over the months.
Division bench of the Lahore High Court heard a single plea while single bench gave relief to Khan in cases related to section 7 ATA.
Ousted premier and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan has reached Lahore High Court (LHC) with hundreds of activists to appear before the court to secure protective bail in at least nine cases.
Besides offering protective bail to a defiant leader in three cases; Khan gets protective bail till March 24 in other cases. His legal team sought 15 days protective bail in terrorism cases.
Meanwhile, the court hearing Zaman Park Operation petition, asked for details of all cases registered in Punjab against Imran Khan in the next hearing on Tuesday. Police were also barred from any action against Imran Khan. The court also granted permission to Lahore Police to carry out investigation from Imran Khan as per the law.
Earlier, Security has been beefed up and PTI chief was allowed to enter into court premises. Court summoned PTI chief at 4:30 pm, but he again arrived late today.
Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh of Lahore High Court take up the petitions filed by Imran Khan and Fawad Chaudhry.
Earlier today, while hearing Fawad Chaudhry’s petition against the police operation in Lahore, the court extended its restriction on the police operation for the detention of a populist leader.
It should be noted that the court earlier twice barred the police operation outside the ex-premier’s residence and directed Punjab police and former ruling party to sit together and resolve the matter after consultation.
At the outset of hearing, Fawad Chaudhry hailed Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh for his verdict on brutal police operation. He also assured to assist the court once the bail is granted.
As the PTI chief planned to arrive before Lahore High Court, officials cordoned off the main roads leading to his Zaman Park residence. Several crossings including Dharampura Chowk, have been closed with containers and barricades while a huge contingent of cops have been deployed.
As police and anti riots forces along with Rangers are set to tackle armed members, a large number of charged PTI workers are also present at Zaman Park and have blocked the ways leading to Khan’s residence.
This is a developing story, and will be updated later…
