An Islamabad anti-terrorism court (ATC) granted the capital police atwo-day physical remand of PTI President Parvez Elahi in a newly surfacedterror case dated back to March 18. This development occurred shortly afterElahi’s release following the suspension of his detention under theMaintenance of Public Order (MPO) ordinance by the Islamabad High Court(IHC).
Parvez Elahi has faced multiple arrests, with this latest one marking the11th in various cases since June, following a widespread crackdown on thePTI following the May 9 violence incident. The posts on X (formerlyTwitter) by Islamabad police, announcing Elahi’s release and re-arrest,occurred within a mere eight-minute time difference.
The police clarified that he was detained in a case registered at theCounter Terrorism Department (CTD) police station.
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During a court appearance at the Federal Judicial Complex (FJC), Elahiexpressed his stance, highlighting his overnight detention at the CrimeInvestigation Agency police station and his reluctance to meet anyone. Hefirmly denied any plans for a press conference, reminiscent of several PTIleaders quitting the party post-May 9 incidents.
