Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan Arrested on Corruption Charges, Leading to Violent Protests

Imran Khan Former Prime Minister of Pakistan They were arrested by dozens of police officers in front of the High Court building in Islamabad. on charges of corruption This led to violent protests, with many injured.

Foreign news agencies reported that on May 9, 2023, Mr. Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of Pakistan. Proceed to the High Court of Islamabad. to receive a corruption investigation Before he was attacked by dozens of semi-military police with armored vehicles. Arrest him and take him to the car and leave.

Later, the Inspector General of the Punjab State Police issued a statement stating that The arrest of Mr Khan came because he was accused of corruption and dishonest behavior.

Khan was ousted as prime minister in April last year. and was accused in many cases. But he is still trying to campaign for the big elections that will come later this year, insisting that he has done nothing wrong. and that his corruption charges were politically motivated.

After the incident, the Tehreek-e-Insaf Party Khan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist urged supporters to protest the arrest. And within hours of Khan’s arrest Violence began to be reported in several cities, including Lahore, Karachi and Peshawar.

part of Islamabad Hundreds of protesters blocked the main highway leading in and out of the capital. A number of demonstrators tore down traffic signs, set fires and hurled stones causing damage.

One of the protesters, Farida Rodad, said: The arrest of Mr. Khan was really the last straw. “What else can we do? What is left in Pakistan? We never said a word against the army. But I wish we could.” “Let there be confusion. Let there be chaos Without Imran There was nothing left in Pakistan. No one can replace it.”

The Islamabad police department said on its Facebook page that five police officers were injured during the violence. and 43 protesters were arrested.

while in Quetta southwestern part of the country Clashes erupt between police and Khan’s supporters. At least 10 people were injured, including six police.