The Pakistani police have charged Imran Khan under anti-terror law. The Guardian, reported Monday that the charges were based on threats against police and the court that the politician allegedly made during a rally on Saturday in Islamabad.
The article reports that Khan remains at large for the moment. It also reports that the opposition Justice Movement party, chaired by Khan, has released a video of hundreds of supporters of the former prime minister surrounding his home to prevent police from taking Khan into custody.
The Guardian notes that Khan could face several years in prison At the same time, the newspaper recalled that the politician had previously been charged with less serious charges, but they had no consequences for him.
According to Sky News, Khan's lawyer has filed a request to the High Court to issue an order prohibiting the detention of the politician.
On April 10, Khan was removed as prime minister of the Islamic Republic following a vote of no confidence. He has repeatedly claimed that the political process against him was inspired and funded from abroad. On April 8, in his last address to the nation as prime minister, Khan called on his fellow citizens to hold peaceful protests against the coalition government. After the vote of no confidence, there were mass demonstrations in all major cities in Pakistan, including Islamabad.
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