PTI founder apprehended in 7 new cases relating to PTI protests

Rawalpindi: The founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was arrested in seven new cases linked to the recent protests staged by the party. 

The former premier was presented before an anti-terrorism court (ATC) judge at Adiala jail after the completion of a six-day physical remand in a separate case pertaining to PTI's September 28 protest in Rawalpindi.

The prosecution team didn't seek an extension in the physical remand. The case lodged at the New Town police station, alleges the PTI founder of issuing a call for the demonstration, which led to violent incidents in Rawalpindi.

During the hearing, the Rawalpindi police arrested the former premier in the new cases, pertaining to the more recent protests staged by PTI on October 5 and November 24, besides a separate case linked to the Rawalpindi demonstration.