Lahore SSP (Investigation) Anoosh Masood has declared that PTI Chairman Imran Khan has been labeled a rebel against the state based on conclusive evidence gathered during the investigation process, reported the 24NewsHD TV channel.
Addressing a press conference on Friday, she emphasized that anyone detained in connection with the May 9 riots possessed sufficient evidence against them.
She claimed that after interviewing the May 9 riots accused persons, it was found out that it was mutiny and Imran Khan had been charged with criminal conspiracy for masterminding the May 9 riots.
“Whatever happened on May 9 is in front of everyone. At that time provisions were made accordingly, said Dr Anoosh Masood.
Anoosh Masood Chaudhry said that Imran Khan and other PTI leaders and workers were charged with criminal conspiracy for inciting supporters to attack key installations on May 9.
Police carried out a thorough investigation into the May 9 events in Lahore and found the PTI chief masterminding the attacks on important installations and inciting people to violence, she said.
“Besides section 120-B, Imran and others will face nine other offenses regarding giving provocation with intent to cause riots, abetting mutiny, and attempting to wage a war against Pakistan.
To a query by a 24NewsHD reporter, there would be enough grounds to prosecute Imran Khan in a police court based on the evidence.
Dr. Anoosh Chaudhry replied that there is indeed substantial evidence against Imran Khan and all other suspects involved in the case.
He highlighted the responsibility of their team to present this evidence in court.
Reporter: Waqas Ahmad