The primary cost is that the video aimed to incite public agitation in opposition to the state. (File)
Islamabad:
The Pakistani authorities are set to probe jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan and a minimum of three senior leaders of his occasion over a controversial tweet accompanied by a video comprised of his account concerning the separation of East Pakistan in 1971.
Imran Khan’s account, managed by his social media staff as a consequence of his incarceration, on Could 26 shared a video with a quote attributed to him on X, stating: “Each Pakistani ought to examine the Hamoodur Rahman Fee Report and get to know who was the true traitor, Common Yahya Khan or Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.” The Hamoodur Rahman Fee probed the autumn of East Pakistan and compiled a report which had not been formally launched.
The video accompanying the tweet argued that the previous army dictator Yahya Khan was accountable for the nation’s breakup, referring to alleged atrocities dedicated by the Pakistani army through the civil battle.
It additionally included pictures of the present civilian and army management, alleging they stole the occasion’s mandate within the basic elections.
The put up resulted in a heated debate, significantly from authorities ministers who accused the Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf of making an attempt to gasoline a story of hatred in opposition to the military by evaluating Imran Khan to Sheikh Mujib.
The Federal Investigation Company (FIA) already issued a discover to Imran Khan over the difficulty. An FIA staff additionally visited the Adiala Jail on Thursday to interrogate Imran Khan however he refused to satisfy the staff whereas saying that he would solely reply within the presence of his attorneys.
Sources stated that it additionally summoned PTI leaders Omar Ayub Khan, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, and Raoof Hasan for questioning on Tuesday.
The primary cost is that the video aimed to incite public agitation in opposition to the state and its establishments, probably spreading concern and unrest among the many populace.
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