IHC grants protective bail to Imran Khan in sedition case
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ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) approved protective bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in case filed against him for allegedly inciting public against institution.
High Court granted him bail till May 3 against surety bonds worth Rs 100,000. It has also directed defiant politician to join investigations in case.
Strict security measures were at high court to avoid any untoward situation. Police have allowed only Mr Khan’s vehicle to enter court premises while bomb disposal squad has cleared courtroom before his appearance.
Case was filled on April 7 and Mr. Khan have been alleged to incite public institutions. Case was registered by Magistrate Manzoor Ahmad in Ramna Police Station..
PTI Chairman was granted protective bail till Apr 26 in same case from Lahore High Court. As tenure of protective bail has expired Imran Khan seems to embark on journey that is anticipated to cause some troubles for him or maybe probable arrest in Islamabad. Albeit, when capital police tried to arrest Imran Khan during previous hearing, law and order situation in Islamabad deteriorated drastically.
Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 29 2023
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