- Asad Umar, PTI Secretary General, arrested by CTD personnel outside the Islamabad High Court.
- Umar’s arrest follows the detention of PTI Chairman Imran Khan, causing further unrest.
- Shireen Mazari condemns the arrests and criticizes the IHC area as a “fertile ground” for targeting PTI leaders.
A day after the dramatic arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan from the premises of the Islamabad High Court, another prominent figure from the party, Secretary General Asad Umar, was apprehended by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel.
The arrest took place outside the IHC Bar Room, where Umar and other PTI leaders were preparing a plea to meet Imran Khan. Eyewitnesses reported a scuffle between PTI lawyers and the police, resulting in Umar’s detention.
This incident adds to the already tense situation following the protests triggered by Khan’s arrest, leading to multiple cases being filed against PTI leaders, including Umar.
Cases Registered Against Asad Umar and Other PTI Leaders
Asad Umar, along with several PTI leaders, was booked in two separate cases filed in the Tarnol and Aabpara police stations in Islamabad. These cases emerged as a consequence of the widespread demonstrations that erupted after Imran Khan’s arrest.
The arrest of Umar, the former finance minister, has further intensified the political turmoil. Despite the challenges faced during the arrest, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Senator Saifullah Sarwar Khan Nyazee, and Ghulam Sarwar Khan managed to avoid detainment and returned to the IHC’s Bar Room.
PTI Leader Shireen Mazari’s Outrage on Twitter
PTI leader Shireen Mazari expressed her strong condemnation of Asad Umar’s arrest on Twitter. She labeled the IHC premises as a “fertile ground” for the illegal detention of PTI leaders, implying a biased approach by the authorities.
Mazari’s tweets suggested that the actions taken against PTI leaders were indicative of fascism, with the party being portrayed as a threat while real criminals roam free. Her tweets garnered attention and highlighted the deepening political divide in the country.
PTI Secretary General Asad Umar Arrest FAQs
What led to the arrest of PTI Secretary General Asad Umar?
Asad Umar was arrested outside the Islamabad High Court while he and other PTI leaders were preparing a plea to meet with PTI Chairman Imran Khan. This arrest followed Imran Khan’s dramatic detention at the same location.
What charges were filed against Asad Umar and other PTI leaders?
Asad Umar and other PTI leaders were booked in two cases registered in Islamabad’s Tarnol and Aabpara police stations. These cases were filed in connection with the protests that erupted after the arrest of PTI Chairman Imran Khan.
Were there any confrontations between PTI lawyers and the police during Asad Umar’s arrest?
Yes, eyewitnesses reported a scuffle between PTI lawyers and the police when they tried to prevent the arrest of Asad Umar. However, the law enforcers managed to overpower the resistance and took Umar into custody.
