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Imran Khan Emerges from Residence in Gas Mask to Meet Supporters
Following a day-long escalation between PTI supporters and law enforcement agencies outside Imran Khan’s residence, the PTI chief emerged from his home wearing a gas mask to address his supporters. The video of his appearance was shared on the PTI’s Twitter account, and it marks a significant development in the ongoing tensions between the ruling party and law enforcement agencies. The move is likely to be seen as a defiant gesture in the face of the authorities’ attempts to arrest him.
Imran Khan wears a mask, meets workers outside the home after police withdrawal; PTI shares video on Twitter.
Imran Khan interacts with PTI supporters in gas mask after security forces withdraw from Zaman Park
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— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) March 15, 2023
Police Retreat from Khan’s Residence as PTI Workers Celebrate
Contingents of police had been closing in on Imran Khan’s residence in Zaman Park to arrest him for the last two days. However, the police started retreating, much to the delight of PTI supporters who had gathered outside. As per police sources, the court-ordered operation had been put on hold to accommodate the ongoing Pakistan Super League matches. Sources also reported that police officials had said that they would not advance on Khan’s residence until the cricket match was over. PTI workers celebrated outside Zaman Park as law enforcement agencies pulled back.
PTI chief Imran Khan claims his arrest has no relation with law but is part of “London plan”#GeoNewshttps://t.co/hN0ENMAxGZ
— Geo English (@geonews_english) March 15, 2023
Situation Remains Fluid as Police Operation on Hold
While the situation outside Imran Khan’s residence appears to have calmed down considerably, the police operation remains on hold. It is not clear what steps the police might take once the Pakistan Super League match is over. The ongoing escalation between PTI supporters and law enforcement agencies highlights the ongoing political instability in Pakistan. The situation remains fluid, and it is unclear how the political situation in the country will unfold in the coming days.
The passion of our workers for freedom (Haqeeqii Azadi) was something I prayed Almighty Allah would instill in our nation one day . Only nations with youth who value freedom above life achieve great things. When rule of law protects their fundamental rights & their minds are pic.twitter.com/1N7jrQa65a
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 15, 2023