LAHORE: Prominent fashion designer and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporter Khadija Shah has been taken into custody in relation to assault on Jinnah House that took place in Lahore following arrest of party Chairman Imran Khan on May 9.

Khadija Shah turned herself in at Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Iqbal Town Police Station on Tuesday. Police officials confirmed arrest of fashion designer. Daughter of former Finance Minister Salman Shah and brains behind fashion label Elan Khadija Shah is suspected to have been among those leading attack on Jinnah House, which is currently used as residence of Lahore Corps Commander.

A few days earlier, in an audio clip circulating on social media before her surrender, Shah could be heard explaining immense hardship her family has faced over past few days.

“They invaded my house during midnight and abducted my father, brother, and husband,” she stated, noting that her father, who is diabetic and her brother were detained.

Khadija Shah, who is also daughter-in-law of former Chief of Army Staff Gen (retd) Asif Nawaz Janjua clarified that she believes in democracy and Constitution, despite charges levied against her. “I have not committed any crime and I am Pakistani who believes in democracy and Constitution.”

Prior to her surrender, police claimed to have unsuccessfully raided two houses in Gulberg and one in Bahria Town to apprehend Shah. It was claimed that she had left her flat dressed in burqa an hour before police arrived and was using friend’s mobile phone for communication.

Published in The Daily National Courier, May, 24 2023

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