Hassan Khan Niazi, a prominent figure within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the nephew of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has been transferred to military custody for trial, as confirmed by the police on Saturday. The legal proceedings pertain to his alleged involvement in the assault on Jinnah House on May 9.
Punjab police reaches KP
The Punjab Police had formally requested the Quetta police to release Niazi, who was wanted for his role in the May 9 attack on Jinnah House. Subsequently, his arrest transpired late on Sunday, August 13, in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Hassan Niazi, a qualified lawyer, had managed to evade arrest for several days before being apprehended at a friend’s residence. The case surrounding his detention has garnered significant attention due to his familial connection to the former prime minister and his affiliation with PTI.
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The development raises questions about the judicial process and the involvement of military custody in a civilian matter. As the trial proceeds, it remains to be seen how the legal proceedings unfold and what implications they hold for both the accused and the political landscape of Pakistan.
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