Pakistan Police arrive at former PM Imran Khan's Lahore residence to arrest him

Armoured police vehicles were seen arriving outside Pakistan TehreekeInsaf PTI chairman Imran Khans residence in Lahore on Tuesday a day after an Islamabad court issued directives to arrest the countrys former prime minister in the Toshakhana case local media reportedHeavy police presence was seen outside Khans Zaman Park residence with a senior Islamabad police official being cited by the Dawn as saying that police intended to arrest the expremierAccording to the dailys correspondent the Mall Road was blocked and a number of PTI workers had gathered outside Zaman Park Police slowly approached the residence behind an armoured vehicle that was dispersing PTI supporters with water cannons and tear gas Supporters could also be seen pelting stones at the policemenPTIs official Twitter account also called on supporters and workers to gather outside Zaman Park and to remain peacefulIslamabad Deputy Inspector General DIG Operations Shahzad Bukhari told reporters that officials had gathered outside Imran Khans Zaman Park residence to take the PTI chief into custody as there were outstanding warrants for his arrestHowever the police official declined to divulge the details of the case in which Islamabad police acted against Imran Of course we know of the case but why should we discuss such details the Pakistan daily reportedAlso Read Judge threats case Warrant against former prime minister Imran Khan suspendedWhile police refrained from commenting on the case in which it was acting against the PTI chief the development comes a day after an Islamabad district and sessions court again issued arrest warrants for Imran after he persistently skipped hearings in the Toshakhana case The court had also directed police to present the expremier in court by March 18When asked where Imran would be taken once he was arrested Bukhari said Let it first happen then God willing we will keep you informedDIG Shahzad Bukhari speaking to Dawn news asserted that police had arrived to serve the lawful process adding that he expected that others would cooperate with the officialsHe said he expected the people not to take the law into their own hands and would also announce it to the public gathered outside Imran Khans residenceWhen asked whether police would take action if the situation descended into chaos he said Yes of course if someone takes the law into their hands then we will act in accordance with the lawMeanwhile PTIs Farrukh Habib shared footage of officials outside Zaman Park He said that Imran Khans life was in danger yet situations were being created behind the scenes so that another attempt on the expremiers life could be carried outAppearing before a court in F8 is no less than a death trap he saidThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever