Tensions in Pakistan: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan is under investigation by Pakistani police. He is accused of uttering threats against the police and justice in a speech delivered on Saturday August 20, as the political crisis continues since his overthrow on April 10, 2022.
With our correspondent in Islamabad, Sonia Ghezali
Of the hundreds of supporters gathered Sunday evening in front of the residence of the former Prime Minister in an upscale and eccentric residential area of Islamabad. Perched on cars, waving flags of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, (Pakistan’s Justice Movement, Imran Khan’s party).
These supporters showed their support for their political leader. They formed a shield to prevent any possible intervention by the police at the home of the former Prime Minister and warn that they will take the capital if he is arrested.
Investigation
The police announced this weekend to open an investigation against Imran Khan who according to the authorities violated the anti-terrorism law. During a speech on Saturday, the former head of government accused Islamabad’s police chief and a judge of abusing and detaining a member of his party: ” You will need to be ready when we take action against you “, he said then. A threat that is taken seriously by the police.
The political crisis has not abated since Imran Khan was overthrown by a motion of censure on April 10.
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