Imran Khan’s Party Members Acquitted in May 9 Riots Case
An Anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has acquitted all 18 accused, including workers of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), in the May 9 riots case due to lack of evidence. The defendants were charged with obstructing Torkham Road and causing property damage during a protest. The court found no evidence against them.
The arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on May 9 had led to violent protests across Pakistan. Protests erupted in various regions, including Balochistan, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Islamabad, leading to the deployment of armed forces to maintain order. Army posts, including the Corps Commander’s residence in Lahore, were attacked during the rallies.
Additionally, a Pakistan investigative agency submitted a supplementary challan in the Toshakhana case against Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi. The challan included a list of 24 witnesses and alleged that the couple used corruption to obtain financial benefits, including acquiring a Bulgarian necklace at a lower rate from Toshakhana.
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Imran Khan -: Imran Khan is a famous politician in Pakistan. He used to be a cricket player and is the leader of a political party called Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). He was also the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Acquitted -: Acquitted means that the court decided the people were not guilty of the crime they were accused of. It is like saying they are free to go because there is no proof they did anything wrong.
Anti-terrorism court -: An Anti-terrorism court is a special court that deals with cases related to terrorism. Terrorism means using violence to scare people or governments.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) -: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is a political party in Pakistan. It was founded by Imran Khan and its name means ‘Movement for Justice’.
May 9 riots -: The May 9 riots were violent protests that happened in Pakistan after Imran Khan was arrested. People were very angry and caused damage to property.
Torkham Road -: Torkham Road is a road in Pakistan that connects to Afghanistan. It is an important route for trade and travel between the two countries.
Toshakhana case -: The Toshakhana case is about a place where gifts given to government officials are kept. Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, are accused of not following the rules about these gifts.
Bushra Bibi -: Bushra Bibi is the wife of Imran Khan. She is also involved in the Toshakhana case.
Supplementary challan -: A supplementary challan is an additional document submitted in court. It provides more information or evidence about a case.
