‘Trial may have to suffer …’ Imran Khan, who ran away from forensic test, was told by Pak court

PTI Leader Imran Khan: In 12 cases of terrorism against former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, his refusal investigation may be overshadowed by him. The anti-terrorism court (ATC) of Lahore on Monday made a strong comment in the investigation of Imran Khan in a detailed written order.

The order issued by Judge Manzar Ali Gill states that Imran Khan’s polygraph (lies catching machine), photogramatric (facial identification) and voice matching tests can go against him in investigation and trial.

Violence of May 9 and its political earthquake
After the arrest of Imran Khan on 9 May 2023, a terrible violence erupted in Pakistan. On this day, he was arrested by Rangers from outside the Islamabad High Court. After the arrest, his supporters across the country blocked the roads, targeted the army’s bases and there was a conflict with the police in many places.

Many military and government buildings were damaged in this violence, after which 12 cases of terrorism, treason and violence were registered against Imran Khan.

Unique status in investigation: Accused not in the custody of the investigating agency
Judge Manzar Ali Gill also said in his order that the matter is unique in the history of Pakistan, as Imran Khan is currently lodged in another case in Adiala Jail and is not in the custody of the investigating agency.

He said, “None of the accused usually get a chance to deny forensic test during the investigation, but the situation is reverse in this case.” The judge also said that the court is unable to understand how the investigation will be completed in such a situation, and it seems to be a strategy done by Imran Khan in a strategy so that the trial can be avoided.

Demand for giving time to prosecution rejected
This order of the court came in terms of dismissing the petition of the prosecution on June 11, in which more time was sought for Imran Khan’s forensic investigation. The court admitted that when the accused is not cooperating in the investigation, there will be no benefit from giving time.

Court sign: This denial will affect the trial
72 -year -old Imran Khan has already denied polygraphs and photogramatic examinations. He clearly refused to join these tests to the investigating agency. The court says that Imran Khan The investigation is interrupted and delaying the justice process by adopting a strategy of not getting the investigation completed. This attitude can be used against him during his trial.