ISLAMABAD: Another case has been registered against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, this time for ‘endangering the families of military officers’.
A case against the former prime minister was registered on April 6 at Islamabad’s Ramna police station. The complaint was filed by Magistrate Manzoor Ahmed.
The First Information Report (FIR) said the PTI chief used “inappropriate language” against army officers in one of his speeches.
Sections 500, 505 and 138 of the Pakistan Penal Code are included in the FIR. Section 500 deals with defamation which can lead to imprisonment for two years or fine.
While Section 505 deals with statements that may “compel or incite” a military officer to mutiny or create fear or alarm in the public which may cause them to commit an offense against the State.
On the other hand, Section 138 carries imprisonment for up to six months or fine for inciting an officer, soldier, sailor or airman to commit the offence.
The PTI chairman has been embroiled in legal battles since he was sacked as prime minister in April last year and claims authorities have registered more than 100 cases against him across the country.
However, the police told the Islamabad High Court that a total of 29 FIRs have been registered against the PTI chief in the capital, of which 28 are by the police and one by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
One FIR has been closed and seven are under investigation, while 20 cases are pending in courts.
