Pakistan court rejects bail plea of ex-PM Imran Khan’s wife

ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has rejected the bail application of Bushra Bibi, the wife of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, in 12 cases related to the May 9 violence of last year, which erupted when the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder was arrested in an alleged corruption case.

On Monday, Anti-terrorism Court (ATC) Rawalpindi Judge Malik Ejaz Asif, after hearing the plea of Bushra Bibi, said that a thorough investigation was required in her case and subsequently dismissed the bail application.

The judge also ordered that the investigation in her case should be completed in seven days.

Bibi was seeking bail in FIRs registered in various police stations in Rawalpindi.

Khan and Bushra were present in court along with dozens of other accused, who have been named as suspects in the May 9 violence that left more than 100 people dead.

The violence started after the Pakistan Rangers arrested Khan inside the premises of the Islamabad High Court in a corruption case.

The PTI supporters allegedly targeted civil and military installations, including the residence of the Pakistan Army’s IV Corps Commander in Lahore and the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, across the country following Khan’s arrest.