LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan has been detained in Lahore below Part 3 of the Upkeep of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, in response to household and celebration sources. (Dunya Information)
Sources mentioned Aleema Khan was taken into custody by Lytton Highway Police whereas she was travelling in direction of the Lahore Gymkhana along with her driver. Her automobile was subsequently taken to the Lytton Highway Police Station.
Police approached the Lahore deputy commissioner for her detention, following which a Part 3-MPO order was issued. Aleema Khan was later shifted to Kot Lakhpat Jail. A subsequent report mentioned the detention order covers 30 days. (UrduPoint)
The PTI Central Punjab spokesperson condemned the detention, alleging that celebration staff had been additionally being arrested because the celebration prepares for its deliberate September 27 protest march in direction of Islamabad.
The PTI has introduced the September 27 mobilisation, with celebration chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan saying the protest can be peaceable and geared toward in search of the celebration’s rights and implementation of courtroom orders.
The detention comes as PTI continues preparations for the march amid heightened political tensions and authorities warnings concerning any try and enter Islamabad in violation of courtroom instructions. (Reuters)
