LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice warned authorities that court would not “Spare anyone” should any harm be caused to missing anchor person Imran Riaz Khan.

Remarks came as judge expressed his dismay over Punjab Inspector General Dr Usman Anwar’s admission before CJ Muhammad Ameer Bhatti’s court that he was “Clueless” of whereabouts of anchorperson. IG appeared before LHC after 48-hour deadline granted by court to present Khan expired.

Journalist was arrested by police on May 11 from Sialkot Airport. Government had swung into action and initiated crackdown against PTI supporters after Imran Khan’s arrest from premises of Islamabad High Court on May 9 sparked widespread protests and rioting. Anchor was reportedly arrested for allegedly inciting violence during clashes between security forces and PTI supporters. On May 12, LHC ordered  IG prisons to present the journalist in court on same day. IG, however, told court that jail authorities had already released Khan.

Published in The Daily National Courier, May, 23 2023

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