Shahrez Khan Arrested Over May 9 Cases, Police Confirm
Police in Lahore have taken Shahrez Khan, son of Aleema Khan and nephew of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, into custody in connection with the May 9 cases. DIG Investigation Syed Zeeshan Raza confirmed that the arrest was made as he was wanted in pending legal proceedings. A court appearance is scheduled for today. The News InternationalHUM NewsDaily Pakistan English News
Earlier, Aleema Khan alleged her son was abducted from their Lahore residence by four armed and masked men dressed in plain clothes. The intruders reportedly entered through the kitchen while Shahrez was upstairs, assaulted household staff, and removed him in front of his children. The News InternationalThe Express Tribune Dawn
PTI has strongly denounced the incident as an example of political victimization, asserting that Shahrez has no political involvement. The party claimed the raid was orchestrated by the current government, accusing it of moral, legal, and political bankruptcy. The News InternationalThe Express Tribune
Contrastingly, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, indicated that the Lahore police chief initially denied knowledge of Shahrez’s arrest. He emphasized that the allegations remain unverified until substantiated, but Shahrez must appear before the court within 24 hours. The News International+1
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