Imran Khan, a former prime minister and the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was taken into custody by Rangers on Tuesday while on the grounds of the Islamabad High Court (IHC).
Reacting to the development, Islamabad police issued a statement quoting Inspector General (IG) Akbar Nasir Khan as saying that Imran had been arrested in relation to the case which alleges that the PTI chief and his wife obtained billions of rupees from a real estate firm for legalising Rs50 billion.
The police chief also said Section 144 had been imposed in the city and action would be taken against violators.
Why was Imran Khan arrested?
Rana Sanaullah, the federal interior minister, claimed that Imran Khan did not show up in court despite receiving many notices. He clarified that Imran was not subjected to torture during the arrest by saying, “The arrest has been conducted by the National Accountability Bureau for causing losses to the national treasury.”
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What case was Imran Khan arrested in?
Before appearing before the IHC to ask for bail in numerous FIRs filed against him, the former prime minister was detained as part of the NAB’s investigation into the Al-Qadir Trust case. Imran Khan was taken to NAB Rawalpindi by Rangers men travelling in a black Vigo.
Who arrested Imran Khan?
Imran Khan was arrested by Rangers personnel at the Islamabad High Court (IHC) premises in the Al-Qadir Trust case. Later, he was transferred to NAB Rawalpindi office for further interrogation.
