Police surround Imran Khan’s house in Pakistan amid claims former prime minister is hiding rioters

Security officers escort Imran Khan as he appeared in Islamabad High Court on May 12. Photo: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters — © REUTERS
Munir Ahmed
Police surrounded the home of Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan yesterday, claiming he was sheltering dozens of people allegedly involved in violent protests over his recent detention.
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