The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) formed by the Interim Government of Punjab to investigate the arson attacks on Jinnah House (Core Commander House) and Askari Corporate Tower in Lahore on May 9, was formed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Chairman Imran has been summoned. Khan informed sources today (Tuesday).
Khan’s arrest earlier this month sparked days of street protests that led to the exodus of PTI leaders, following attacks on civil and military institutions, including the general headquarters in Rawalpindi and the Lahore Corps Commander’s House. Security forces launched a crackdown on the party. At least eight people were killed in violent protests in the country.
The JIT, headed by Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Kamran Adil, summoned the former prime minister – who was ousted through a no-confidence vote in April last year – at the investigative agency on May 30 at 4 pm. Asked to appear in front. Fort Gujjar Singh Investigation Headquarters.
Sources familiar with the matter said that the JIT will interrogate Khan regarding the May 9 riots. The Punjab Home Department has set up 10 different Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) to probe the attacks and violent protests that took place on May 9, which the Army termed as “Black Day”.
Sources further said that the ousted prime minister was named in several FIRs registered in different police stations of the province.
According to media reports, the JIT is headed by DIG Adil and includes Superintendent of Police (SP) Investigation City Division Lahore Dr. Raza Tanveer, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)/SP-AVL. S Lahore Raza Zahid, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP). Taimur Khan and Factory Area Police Station In-charge Investigation Muhammad Sarwar.
Sources further said that after receiving the notice from the JIT, Khan has consulted his legal team, but it has not yet been decided whether the PTI chairman will appear before the investigation committee or not.
Ex-PTI MPA among 16 handed over to army for trial
On May 25, the Anti-Terrorism Court allowed 16 suspects involved in the vandalism and vandalism at Jinnah House to be handed over to the commanding officer to be tried under military law, as the country tightens its grip on criminals. Is. May 9 disaster
ATC judge Abhar Gul Khan accepted the plea of the army officer who sought the custody of the miscreants in Camp Jail Lahore.
He was named in two separate cases filed in connection with the attack on Corps Commander House, also known as Jinnah House.
Among the accused are Ammar Zohaib, Ali Iftikhar, Ali Raza, Muhammad Arsalan, Muhammad Umair, Muhammad Rahim, Zia-ur-Rehman, Waqas Ali, Rais Ahmed, Faisal Irshad, Muhammad Bilal Hussain, Faheem Haider, Iram Junaid, former PTI MPA. are Mian Muhammad Akram Usman, Muhammad Hasher Khan, and Hassan Shakir.
“Irfan Athar, in consideration of the request made by the Commanding Officer/Military Officer, was duly forwarded by the prosecution as the case of the said accused is exclusively triable by a military court, therefore, the Commanding Accepting the application of the officer sub-No. 549. (3) Cr.P.C, read with rule 7(f) of the Criminal Procedure (Military Offenders) Rules, 1970, the Superintendent, Camp Jail, Lahore is directed that the said The custody of the accused be handed over to the commanding officer for further action. Law,” the order said.
‘Agencies men involved in May 9 attacks’
The PTI chairman, however, blamed “agency men” for the arson and firing in some areas during the May 9 violent protests.
In a tweet from his official handle on May 15, Khan had said that his party had “substantial evidence” to prove that agency personnel started the fire during the protest to blame the Tehreek-e-Insaaf. Raped and shot.
On May 25, Khan asked the Supreme Court to declare the imposition of unannounced martial law in the provinces of Punjab, Balochistan, KP and Islamabad as unconstitutional, illegal and without any effect and nullifying all subsequent measures. request.
Imran Khan through his lawyer Hamid Khan informed the Federation under Article 184 (3) of the Constitution through Secretaries of Defence, Interior and Cabinet Division, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Maulana Fazlur Rehman. was filed. Rehman, Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi and others as defendants.
He requested the Supreme Court to form a judicial commission comprising judges of the Supreme Court to investigate the horrifying and terrifying events of May 9-10 and the loss of precious lives and losses of dozens of people as a result of these unfortunate events. Investigate. Damage to public and private property including Jinnah House and other civic installations and determining responsibility and recommending action against those involved.
He further requested the Supreme Court to declare that the arrests and detentions of PTI members, supporters and workers under the maintenance of public order and their continuous detention orders without disclosing the grounds of detention are not valid. are unconstitutional and void and action will be taken against them. free
Imran further pleaded with the Supreme Court that “termination of PTI by resignation of party membership and office is unconstitutional and against Article 17 of the Constitution.”
