RAWALPINDI: Police on Wednesday took Aleema Khan, sister of former prime minister Imran Khan, into temporary custody following the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) directives.
The case pertains to the 26 November protest, in which Aleema Khan and 11 other accused are nominated. Proceedings are underway at the Rawalpindi ATC.
During the hearing, Aleema Khan requested permission to leave, telling the court that their counsel was occupied with proceedings at the Supreme Court. Prosecutor Zaheer Shah opposed the request, stating that under Section 351 of the Criminal Procedure Code, the accused remains in judicial custody.
When Aleema Khan stepped outside the courtroom, female police officials took her into custody and escorted her back inside.
The court instructed that the accused must not leave the court premises. Meanwhile, her lawyer, Faisal Malik, also arrived in court.
It is worth noting that the court has previously issued multiple arrest warrants for Aliamma Khan in connection with the 26 November case.
Revelations of Violence and Chaos by PTI Protesters from 24–26 November 2024:
Police personnel deployed for duty during the 24–26 November 2024 PTI protests have described the demonstrations as violent and unprecedented, alleging that the agitators were armed and intent on causing large-scale disorder.
According to officers on duty, PTI’s violent groups arrived equipped with a range of weapons. Officials said the protesters carried nail-studded sticks, firearms and slingshots, insisting these were not peaceful demonstrators but individuals “ready to kill and be killed.”
One officer recounted how PTI activists launched an unexpected assault using nail-fitted batons, saying such brutality was unimaginable. Another officer reported being shot in the elbow, while three to four more colleagues from Margalla Police Station were also injured.
Police personnel further claimed that the violent elements aimed to block the Expressway to hinder the arrival of the President of Belarus. An officer recalled that a stone smashed through a vehicle’s windscreen and struck his jaw, breaking his teeth.
Officials said the world had witnessed the violence and abductions carried out by the protesters on 24 November, adding that the agitators intended to hold Islamabad’s residents hostage and even forcefully enter their homes.
Another policeman stated that PTI supporters opened direct fire, creating an atmosphere that “felt like a war had begun.” He alleged that Afghans were paid to participate in the protest, many of whom did not even understand Urdu.
Police personnel said that whenever PTI protests are mentioned, the image that comes to mind is of a group associated with bloodshed. However, they expressed confidence in their morale, saying that if ordered, they would not allow such groups to enter Islamabad again.
The officers emphasized that if anyone wishes to protest, it must be done while respecting the Constitution and the law. They added that they do not fear death, leaving home “with ablution and readiness for martyrdom,” as they have sworn to protect the lives, property and dignity of the public.
