Imran Khan's incarceration unlikely to end despite bail in Toshakhana-II

Despite bail in the Toshakhana reference II, Pakistan Tehreek-e-insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan the chances of him being released from jail diminished as Rawalpindi police arrested him in connection with an arson and vandalism case registered in New Town.

The former prime minister was arrested on Wednesday night, police would produce him before the court today (Thursday) to seek his physical remand. 

A spokesperson stated that the case had been registered under arson, vandalism, resisting police, and anti-terrorism acts.  

“A team led by SSP investigation is probing into the matter and Imran Khan will be produced before the court to seek physical remand,” he said.

The latest case was made after the Islamabad High Court  bail to the PTI founder against a surety bond worth Rs1 million and testimony of two warrantors. 

Imran Khan is facing about two dozen FIRs across Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Islamabad. Sources said that he must secure bail in at least eight cases in Lahore related to the May 9, 2023, violent protest.

In recent developments, he was booked in three new cases in Rawalpindi under anti-terrorism laws and the cases were linked to PTI protests held on Sept 28 and Oct 5.

The said cases were registered at the Naseetabad, Newtown, and Taxila police stations.

Late at night on Wednesday, a police spokesperson said, "The former premier had been detained in a case filed on Sept 28, and a team led by the SSP investigation was tasked with probing into the matter."

It was stated in the three FIRs while imprisoned in Adiala Jail, Imran Khan called a protest at Liaquat Bagh despite the protest being banned by the Punjab authorities.

According to the sources, Imran Khan has already been granted bail in five cases linked to May 9, but surety bonds have not been submitted so far, which raises questions about the performance of his legal team. 

In Islamabad, the former premier is facing 62 cases, requiring bail in at least 15 cases of them.