Lahore High Court Releases PTI President Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, but Islamabad Capital Police Re-arrests Him

Background

In a surprising turn of events, PTI President Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi was re-arrested by the Islamabad Capital Police just hours after being released by the Lahore High Court in the Asset Beyond Means case. The police made the arrest based on the orders of a magistrate under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO). This section empowers the government to arrest and detain suspected individuals.

Reasons for Re-arrest

The district magistrate’s order stated that Ch Pervaiz Elahi had a history of creating unrest and disturbance, and had the potential to disrupt public peace and tranquillity. It was reported by intelligence and law enforcement agencies that he had planned actions against law enforcement, public infrastructure, and property. Additionally, multiple cases were registered against him for his involvement in the disruption of peace, law, and order.

Detention Order

Based on the reports from intelligence and law enforcement agencies, a district intelligence committee meeting was held and it recommended the detention of Ch Pervaiz Elahi under Section 3 of the MPO. The magistrate, after reviewing the material and the committee’s recommendation, ordered the detention of Elahi for 15 days to ensure public peace and tranquillity. It was also mentioned that Elahi had the right to appeal to the government against this decision.

LHC Order and Abduction Allegations

Earlier in the day, the Lahore High Court ordered the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to release Ch Pervaiz Elahi in a case related to alleged bribes/kickbacks. However, his son, Moonis Elahi, claimed that his father was “abducted” from outside their Lahore residence. A video shared by Moonis showed plainclothes men accompanied by uniformed Punjab policemen dragging Ch Pervaiz Elahi out of his vehicle.

Timeline of Arrests and Rearrests

Ch Pervaiz Elahi has faced multiple arrests and rearrests in various corruption and embezzlement cases. He was first taken into custody on June 1 and has been involved in a legal battle ever since. The recent re-arrest by the Islamabad Capital Police adds to the complexity of his legal situation.

Conclusion

The re-arrest of PTI President Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi by the Islamabad Capital Police, just hours after his release by the Lahore High Court, raises questions about the legal proceedings and the use of Section 3 of the MPO. The ongoing legal battles and allegations of abduction add further complexity to the situation. It remains to be seen how these events will unfold and what impact they will have on the political landscape.