ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan reaffirmed his determination to fight against what he described as oppression, saying he was prepared to spend his entire life in jail but would never bow down before the “Yazeed of the time.”
Speaking to party workers and lawyers during court proceedings in Adiala Jail, Imran Khan marked 500 days of his imprisonment with a message of defiance and perseverance.
Imran’s Message to Supporters
Imran urged his supporters and lawyers:
- “Do not panic.”
- “Stay ready for the next course of action, which I will announce soon.”
- “Allah is with those who are patient, and we are all sacrificing for the true freedom of this country.”
Imran called on the nation to join him in fighting against injustice and tyranny, framing his struggle as a moral and national duty.
Condemnation of November 26 Incident
Imran Khan accused the authorities of committing atrocities during the November 26 protest at D-Chowk, comparing the incident to:
- The actions of General Dyer during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, where unarmed citizens were fired upon.
- He called the shooting of “unarmed and peaceful citizens” a deliberate act of brutality.
Khan revealed that, according to his workers and legal team:
- The 12 confirmed martyrs died before sunset on November 26.
- More lives were allegedly lost during the night, when electricity was cut off in the area, and protesters were fired upon.
Missing Persons and Allegations
Imran Khan raised concerns about:
- Dozens of missing individuals who have yet to be located.
- Reports of hospitals erasing records and refusing to hand over bodies to families of the deceased.
“It is the government’s responsibility to account for the missing persons and make all relevant data public,” Khan demanded.
Judicial Commission Demand
Reiterating his party’s stance, Imran Khan called for the formation of an independent judicial commission to investigate:
- The May 9 incidents, which the PTI claims were misrepresented as a false flag operation.
- The November 26 “Islamabad massacre”, to identify those responsible.
- Imran specifically mentioned that senior Supreme Court judges should be part of this investigation to ensure transparency.
Resilience Amid Challenges
Imran Khan framed his incarceration as part of a larger struggle for justice, emphasizing that his resolve remained unshakable despite imprisonment:
- “We will never forget this incident and will bring justice for our workers and martyrs.”
- He urged the nation to remain steadfast in the fight for a free and just Pakistan.
Summary
Marking 500 days of imprisonment, Imran Khan delivered a defiant address, vowing to remain steadfast in his struggle for “true freedom” while condemning the November 26 incident. He reiterated demands for a judicial inquiry into the alleged violence and missing persons, accusing the government of brutality and calling on his supporters to prepare for his next course of action.
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