Rangers take PTI chief into custody from IHC where he had gone to seek bail in multiple FIRs registered against him
ISLAMABAD: Rangers on Tuesday arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan from Islamabad High Court.
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has arrested the former prime minister in Al-Qadir Trust case from outside the premises of IHC where he had gone to seek bail in multiple FIRs registered against him.
The PTI chairman was taken in a black Vigo by the law enforcement agency.
Khan was removed from power in April last year after he lost a parliamentary vote of confidence and is facing dozens of cases against him, ranging from charges like terrorism and corruption.
Confirming the arrest, Inspector General of Police, (IGP) Islamabad Dr Akbar Nasir Khan said that Khan was arrested in the Al-Qadir Trust case, adding that the situation is under control.
PTI leader Murad Saeed, confirming the news, said that Khan was tortured and taken into custody. He urged all party workers and supporters to take to the streets.
