Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has reportedly fainted after being subjected to torture during his arrest by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). According to eyewitnesses, Khan was taken into custody by Rangers officials and brought to the court premises for his hearing. When he was being taken for biometric verification, the Rangers officials allegedly broke the main gate of the High Court and shattered the biometric machine.
Barrister Gohar, the legal counsel for Imran Khan, stated in a media interview that they had filed two petitions against the NAB, requesting an inquiry into the investigation of Al-Qadir University. On the day of their court appearance, when they brought Imran Khan inside for biometric verification, he was sitting in a wheelchair. The Rangers officials allegedly sprayed them with direct pepper spray and beat them up before taking Imran Khan away.
Barrister Gohar further added that they were both unconscious at the time of their arrest, and the officials had to carry them out. He claimed that Imran Khan had been subjected to violence, and he witnessed it himself. All the Rangers officials who were present at the scene reportedly took Imran Khan away, throwing his wheelchair out.
The incident has sparked outrage among Imran Khan’s supporters, who have been protesting against his arrest outside the NAB office. The hashtag #FreeImranKhan has been trending on social media platforms, and many are demanding an investigation into the alleged torture during his arrest.
It is not the first time that Imran Khan has been subjected to alleged mistreatment by law enforcement agencies in Pakistan. In 2019, Imran Khan was arrested by the NAB in a case related to his alleged ownership of offshore companies. He was reportedly mistreated during his arrest and spent several days in jail before being released on bail.
The recent incident has raised concerns about the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies in Pakistan and the need to protect the fundamental rights of individuals. The government and the NAB have yet to release a statement on the matter, and the investigation is ongoing.
In conclusion, the alleged torture of Imran Khan during his arrest has raised questions about the treatment of political opponents in Pakistan and the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies. The incident highlights the need for the government to ensure the protection of the fundamental rights of all individuals and to investigate and hold accountable those responsible for the alleged mistreatment of Imran Khan.