Pak police arrive at former PM Imran Khan's residence in Lahore for search operation
The Hindu
On Wednesday, the Punjab government claimed that “30 to 40 terrorists were hiding inside Khan’s residence.”
The Punjab Police in Pakistan on Friday arrived at former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Zaman Park residence here to conduct a search operation to find “terrorists” reportedly hiding there, media reports said.
The delegation comprises Lahore Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Lahore Deputy Commissioner Rafia Haider, DIG Operations Sadiq Dogar and SSP Operations Sohaib, according to the Dawn newspaper.
The team will meet Mr. Khan and hold negotiations with him, the report said.
The move comes hours after the Punjab Police obtained warrants to conduct a detailed search at Mr. Khan's residence.
Punjab Information Minister Amir Mir said hundreds of policemen will conduct the search operation, the Dawn newspaper reported.
According to the statement, the search will encompass a thorough examination of both the entrance and exit points of the residence, with the primary objective of finding “terrorists” hiding at the place, the Dawn newspaper reported.
On Wednesday, the Punjab government claimed that "30 to 40 terrorists were hiding inside Khan's residence," and gave an ultimatum of 24 hours to his party to hand over the miscreants.
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