The police have initiated an inquiry into the properties held by leadersassociated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), who have been declaredas absconders in a case stemming from the May 9 violence that eruptedfollowing the arrest of PTI chairman Imran Khan on corruption charges. Thisdevelopment marks a significant step in the ongoing investigation into theevents surrounding Khan’s arrest.
According to reports, the police have reached out to key authorities,including the commissioner of Lahore, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)governor, and the chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Theirpurpose is to gather comprehensive information on the assets owned by thesePTI leaders, laying the groundwork for potential property seizureproceedings.
In a further effort to take action against the absconding PTI leaders, thepolice have taken the matter to the courts, requesting permission toconfiscate their assets as per Section 87 of the Criminal Procedure Code(CRPC). This legal move underscores the seriousness of the allegations andthe determination of law enforcement agencies to ensure accountability.
The list of individuals whose property details are being sought includesPTI chief’s sisters Haleema Khan and Uzma Khan, as well as prominent PTIfigures such as Mian Aslam Iqbal, Hammad Azhar, Farrukh Habib, ZubairNiazi, Imtiaz Sheikh, Hafiz Farhat, Andleeb Abbas, Khalid Gujjar, KaramatAli Khokar, and others.
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These leaders have been designated as absconders by the investigation teamfor their failure to cooperate with the ongoing inquiry, adding a layer ofcomplexity to the case.
