Imran Khan arrest: Security high alert in Islamabad & Rawalpindi. In anticipation of protests over the arrest of the PTI chairman, police have raised the level of security alert in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
After a court today found the former prime minister guilty of “corrupt practices” in the Toshakhana case and sentenced him to three years in prison. He taken into custody from his Zaman Park residence in Lahore.
According to a police spokesperson, the Federal Police has issued a security high alert for Islamabad.
According to police, “all officers directed to remain in their specific areas, and checking stepped up throughout the federal capital.
The spokesperson continued, “Traffic flow has been routine, and the public shall notify police on 15 of any occurrence.”
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has also put the Rawalpindi Police on high alert. With special instructions to police to deal with potential protests.
There is also a security alert in place both inside and outside of Adiala prison. Police stationed along Rawalpindi’s main thoroughfares.
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Subordinates of the police told to monitor the situation carefully.
After taken into custody at his Zaman Park residence in Lahore. The former prime minister and chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) expected to transferred to Adiala Jail, according to police sources.