By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been summoned for questioning by a joint investigation team (JIT) probing the attack on Lahore Corps Commander House earlier this month.
Khan has been asked to appear before the JIT at 4 pm on Tuesday at the Qilla Gujjar police headquarters. He has been called in for questioning regarding a case registered against the attack at Sarwar Road police station.
The case accuses Khan of allegedly aiding the attackers who vandalized and set fire to Jinnah House during his brief imprisonment.
The summon notice, issued by the deputy police chief of Lahore Kamran Adil, who is leading the investigation, states: “Imran Khan is required to attend the office of the DIG Investigation to participate in the investigation proceedings entrusted to the JIT formed by the Punjab government”.
The former prime minister will be questioned to ascertain the extent of his involvement in the attack.
The investigation centers around an assault on Lahore Corps Commander’s house, known as Jinnah House, in central Punjab province. The historical building and military residence were set ablaze and damaged during the unrest that followed Khan’s arrest on corruption charges.
Khan is facing criticism from various quarters over allegations that his supporters were responsible for damaging military and state property. The army has stated that those responsible will face trial under military law.
Khan has condemned the assault on Jinnah House, stating that it brought “disgrace” to the country. He has denied that his party workers were involved in the violence on May 9.
The former cricketer has also called for immediate talks with the government, but the ruling coalition has yet to agree. As Khan’s party experiences a wave of senior leaders resigning, and with thousands of his supporters detained across the country, he is facing mounting challenges. Additionally, he continues to fight numerous legal cases, all of which he denies.
The country’s powerful military indirectly accused Khan of attempting to create a rift between the country’s citizens and the armed forces through his rallies and remarks, according to a statement released by Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir during a visit to the Quetta Garrison.
“Armed Forces of Pakistan remain perpetually indebted to the valiant and proud people of Pakistan who, through the recent manifestation of their unique love for their Armed Forces across the length and breadth of the country, have given a befitting reply to the nefarious designs of the enemy and their collaborators,” the army said in a statement.
Khan has previously accused certain senior army officials of orchestrating his removal from power over a year ago and being behind an alleged assassination attempt, which they have denied.
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