Pakistan Ex-PM Imran Khan's house surrounded by police again

Lahore: In Pakistan, former Prime Minister and Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan's house in Zaman Park has been surrounded by police once again. The police kept up their siege around the house after a 24-hour deadline set by the Punjab government for Khan to hand over suspects allegedly sheltered inside expired at 2 pm on Thursday. 

The police claim that 30-40 people involved in violent protests after Khan's May 9 arrest are allegedly hiding in Khan's house. The police also claimed to have arrested at least eight suspects yesterday after they left Khan’s house and tried to escape via a nearby canal.

 

Last week,



Khan’s supporters attacked public property and military installations after he was dragged out of a courtroom and arrested in a graft case. At least 10 people were killed in the clashes. The violence stopped only when Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered Khan’s release. Following the police barricading, Imran Khan said in a tweet that he may be arrested once again. 

Punjab provincial government spokesman Amir Mir said that police were ready to use firearms if attacked. He said that at least 3,400 suspects linked to the clashes have been arrested and that more raids are planned.