IHC declares Imran Khan’s arrest ‘legal’

Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday issued a verdict regarding the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, holding that his arrest is ‘legal’.

Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court, Aamer Farooq took notice of Imran Khan's arrest and had immediately conducted a hearing on the case. The court had earlier reserved its decision, which was now announced, and Imran Khan's arrest was deemed lawful.

The court ordered the High Court Registrar to file an FIR and issued contempt of court notices to the Interior Secretary and the Islamabad IG. The court directed the High Court Registrar to inquire and submit a report by May 16th.

Earlier, the court expressed displeasure over the absence of the Interior Secretary during the hearing.

Justice summoned IG Islamabad, Secretary Interior, and other officials to submit their replies as to how Imran Khan could be arrested from the court premises.

The Chief Justice asked, "Please tell me in which case was the arrest made?" He also warned that action would be taken against the Prime Minister and the ministers if necessary. The IG Islamabad presented a copy of the NAB warrant in the Islamabad High Court.

According to Barrister Ali Gohar, Imran Khan was hit on the head with a rod and also on his injured leg. Lawyer Khawaja Haris stated that NAB had sent multiple notices to Imran Khan, but he did not appear. It was revealed from the NAB case that the inquiry was converted into an investigation, and a request for Imran Khan's bail was prepared.