ISLAMABAD: Pakistan police have initiated a probe against Ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan after he made threats against the police and judiciary while addressing a political rally over the weekend, media reports said on Monday.
The former prime minister threatened to file cases against the police, the government, the Pakistan Election Commission, and political opponents over the alleged treatment of his chief of staff while speaking to a PTI rally on Saturday in Islamabad. He also warned the judiciary against its "biassed" attitude towards his party and warned it to brace itself for the consequences.
According to the BBC, as soon as the police started their inquiry, they determined that Khan might have violated the nation's anti-terrorism law by reportedly making threats against government officials. Following the announcement of the probe late Sunday night, hundreds of Khan's fans gathered in front of his residence in Islamabad and vowed to "take over" the city if police attempted to detain him.
Police who were on the scene claimed that their primary goal was upholding law and order, not apprehending the previous leader.
Khan's speech apparently caused YouTube service issues in some areas of the country, and on Saturday night, the electronic media regulator forbade live broadcasts of his speeches on TV networks.
The former leader alleged that the current administration was attempting to restrict him earlier on Sunday at another political gathering in Rawalpindi, according to the BBC.
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