Hundreds of supporters of Imran Khan, their arrest – DW – 05/05/2025

More than 240 supporters Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan They were arrested on Tuesday, when he gathered on the second anniversary of his arrest.

East 122 security and police officials said who were trying to prevent roads and threats law and order in the eastern city of Lahore, the capital of Punjab Province

Betray Pakistan Tweik-INSAF (PTI) He sought to organize protests worldwide, and called for his release.

Police fired tear gas to suppress the crowds in the cities of Karachi and Mozavar Abad.

“The party has decided to keep peaceful protests throughout the country, which the government responded to a ban on gatherings, (and) the main highway ban,” said Zolvicar Buchari, a PTI spokesman, is based in London.

Supporters shouted outside the Lahore Court, “Imran Khan Al Hurra!” While groups collected the smallest protests throughout the city.

Bukhari said that more than 200 activists were detained in Lahore alone.

Why was betrayed in prison?

Khan urged supporters to “go out and keep peaceful protests until a real democracy is restored,” according to a message attributed to Khan at the expense of his party X on Monday.

The former cake star has turned prime minister Pakistan He was expelled in 2022 with a vote without confidence.

It was Decreased since August 2023 He was charged with dozens of cases, starting with corruptionTerrorism and the disclosure of official secrets.

Khan and his wife, Busra Bibi, were convicted of graft and sentenced to 14 years and seven years in prison.

The Anti -Terrorism Court also condemned dozens of PTI members, including deputies and opposition leader in the National Assembly, for protests at the country in 2023.

Khan denied committing any violations, saying that the charges against him had political motives.

Edited by: Wesley