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Night Raids Detain Imran Khan’s Sisters Before PTI March
Three relatives of Imran Khan were detained before his political party planned a large march.
The family says police raided homes at night and frightened relatives, children, and household workers.
Officials say the arrests were preventive measures to protect public peace.
Two of the women were taken to jail and remained there.
Imran Khan’s party says the detentions are meant to weaken its ability to organize.
The party wants supporters to march to Islamabad on September 27.
It is also demanding Imran Khan’s release from jail.
The government says the planned demonstration could create security problems.
The disagreement over the arrests may affect whether the march happens.
Aleema Khan was detained on September 20 under a 30-day preventive detention order, according to her family and officials.
Police reportedly raided homes in Lahore overnight, detaining Uzma Khan, Noreen Niazi, relatives, and household staff.
The family alleges intimidation, rough treatment, damage to CCTV equipment, and distress involving two young children.
Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi were transferred to jail and remained in custody, with the family saying lawyers had not contacted them.
PTI plans a September 27 march to Islamabad, while Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi warned the party against proceeding.
- Who
- Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan, and Noreen Niazi, relatives of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan; Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf; and Pakistani authorities.
- What
- Three women were detained amid overnight police raids, with two transferred to jail, shortly before PTI’s planned Islamabad march.
- Where
- The detentions and raids occurred in Lahore, while the planned march is to Islamabad.
- When
- Aleema Khan was detained on September 20; the overnight raid occurred early on September 21; the march was planned for September 27.
- Why
- Officials cited concerns that the women’s presence at public gatherings could threaten public peace; PTI and the family say the detentions are intended to suppress dissent and weaken the party.
PTI and Khan Family
Pakistani Authorities
Reason for detentions
PTI and Khan Family
PTI and the family describe the arrests as kidnapping, intimidation, and an effort to weaken the party before its march.
Pakistani Authorities
Authorities say preventive detention was lawful and necessary because the women’s participation in public gatherings could threaten public peace.
Conduct of the raid
PTI and Khan Family
The family alleges that officers forced entry, treated people roughly, frightened children, detained staff, and destroyed CCTV equipment.
Pakistani Authorities
The reported official justification focuses on public-order concerns; the article does not provide a detailed police response to the family’s specific allegations.
September 27 march
PTI and Khan Family
PTI says the march is intended to demand Imran Khan’s release and promote what it calls constitutional supremacy.
Pakistani Authorities
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said PTI could not achieve anything through the planned action and urged its leaders to step back.
Key facts
- Initial detention
- Aleema Khan was detained on September 20 under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance.
- Overnight raid
- The family said roughly 200 officers entered the residential properties at about 1:30 a.m. on September 21.
- Women jailed
- Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi were separated and transferred to jail at about 3:45 a.m.
- Official justification
- Officials said 30-day preventive detention orders were issued because attendance at public gatherings could risk a breach of public peace.
- Planned march
- PTI called supporters nationwide to march to Islamabad on September 27.
- Government warning
- Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi warned PTI against proceeding with the march.
- Family allegations
- The family alleged intimidation, rough treatment, damage to CCTV equipment, and mistreatment of relatives and staff.
Sources
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