Lahore police confirmed the arrest of Shahrez Khan, the son of PTI founder Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan, in cases linked to the May 9 riots.
Officials said he was detained in connection with the investigations of May 9 probe.
According to the DIG Investigations Lahore, he will be produced before a court today.
May 9 probe and the court backdrop
The arrest comes a day after the Supreme Court granted Imran Khan bail in eight May 9 cases.
Despite the momentary relief from higher courts, he remains in jail due to other convictions and pending trials.
PTI fleaders earlier claimed that Shahrez had been “abducted” by men in plain clothes during a raid at the family’s Lahore home.
On the contrary, Lahore police clarified he was under arrest in a May 9 case.
On May 9, 2023, nationwide protests erupted related to Imran Khan’s arrest.
These riots turned violent, with attacks on military installations and public property.
Thousands were detained as authorities opened multiple cases across Punjab and other provinces related to unprecedented violent protest.
Despite getting bail on cases related to May 9 protests, PTI leader, imprisoned since 2023.
Due to his involvements in matters related to mega corruption scandals.
Therefore he continues to face trials tied to the riots alongside other legal proceedings.
Previously on the story: PTI founder granted bail in 8 cases of May 9
