Section 144 imposed in Islamabad ahead of Imran Khan’s court appearance

• Islamabad authorities have made strict security arrangements
• Section 144 has been imposed in Islamabad
• The case hearing has been shifted to Judicial Complex

Islamabad authorities have made strict security arrangements ahead of PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s appearance in court to avoid any untoward incident.

The hearing of the Toshanana case has been shifted to the Judicial Complex from the district and session court. The party had raised reservations over the inadequate security measures at the lower court

Chief Commissioner Office issued a notification to transfer the court Imran Khan will appear in Court No. 1 of the Judicial Complex in G-11/4 instead of the district and sessions court in Sector F-8.

Additional Session Judge Zafar Iqbal had rejected the request to transfer the court but the chief commissioner used his discretionary powers to shift the hearing.

Authorities have made strict security arrangements ahead of Imran Khan’s appearance and have imposed Section 144 and banned public gatherings.

Private companies, security guards or individuals are prohibited from carrying weapons. Citizens have been advised to carry proof of vehicle ownership.

Police released the traffic plan and said citizens should avoid unnecessary movement towards G-10 and G-11. They have been urged to carry NICs and cooperate with the police during checking. Citizens have been advised to immediately report any suspicious activity.

Islamabad Police has made fool-proof security arrangements ahead of Imran Khan’s arrival and have placed containers around the judicial complex. Police said no one except the PTI chief and his lawyers will be allowed to enter he court’s premises.

The authorities are attempting to avoid a repeat of Imran Khan’s earlier appearance in which dozens of people were injured in an altercation with police.

Earlier, the Islamabad High Court suspended the arrest warrant and asked him to appear before the lower court in connection with the case.

The PTI has raised concerns over the security arranged at the F-8 court. It said there has already been a suicide bombing at the court’s premises and the venue was not secure. The party even filed an application to shift the case hearing to the Judicial Complex.

Ahead of Imran’s appearance, PTI leader Senator Shibli Faraz met with Inspector General Islamabad, RPO Rawalpindi and DIG Security to review security arrangements. Police officials said that Security measures are being taken as per the orders of Islamabad High Court.

Shibli Faraz demanded that the F-8 court be shifted to the Judicial Complex exclusively for the hearing. IG Islamabad said he will request relevant authorities to consider the proposal.

It was decided to appoint a Chief Security Officer for the security of Imran Khan. The Chief Security Officer Shibli will contact Imran Khan’s team in Lahore through Shibli Faraz. He is likely to visit Lahore so that more security-related matters can be decided.

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