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- Pakistani police raided Imran Khan’s Lahore house on Tuesday, in a move to enforce the country’s anti-encroachment laws.
- The police action took place after Khan refused to remove a wall around his property, which was allegedly erected without permission.
- Heavy contingents of police and anti-encroachment staff were deployed to the scene and a large number of personnel surrounded the residence.
- The police reportedly used tear gas and baton charges to disperse the large crowd of supporters that had gathered outside Khan’s residence.
- According to reports, Khan’s supporters pelted stones at the police in an attempt to resist the raid.
- The police have since removed the wall from the property and sealed Khan’s residence.
- Khan had previously been issued several warnings by the provincial government to remove the wall from his property.
- Khan has accused the government of targeting him in a politically-motivated move and has denied any wrongdoing.
- Reports suggest that Khan has been served notice to appear in court over the incident.
- The incident has sparked a debate over the use of police force and the enforcement of anti-encroachment laws in Pakistan.
