Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s lawyer Faisal Chaudhry was arrested on Friday outside the Adiala Jail, a day after he was seen in a viral video hurling expletive at police official deputed at the same jail.
Faisal Chaudhry was incensed on Thursday when jail authorities stopped him from meeting Imran Khan.
On Friday morning, an anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi allowed Chaudhry to meet his client. The court also issued instructions to the jail superintendent regarding access for the lawyers.
The court’s order stated that the jail superintendent should allow lawyers access for legal consultation with the PTI founder.
Lawyers had submitted a power of attorney to the ATC, which was filed on behalf of Malik Waheed Anjum, Irfan Ahmed Khan Niazi, Faisal Chaudhry, and Imran Niazi.
It pertained to the case registered against the PTI founder at the RA Bazar Police Station.
However, when Faisal Chaudhry arrived at Adiala jail in the afternoon he was arrested. Report said he was brought to the police checkpost at Adiala. A heavy contingent of police also rushed to the checkpost to bolster security there.
Pakistan: Imran Khan’s lawyer Faisal Chaudhry arrested at Adiala jail
