Summary Khan reiterated that he respects courts.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has said that his workers were not involved in the Wednesday’s ruckus in Lahore High Court.
This was stated in a written reply submitted to LHC Chief Justice Umer Ata Bandial.
In his reply, Khan reiterated that he respects courts.
Chief Justice Lahore High Court has took notice of the ruckus allegedly created by workers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf near a courtroom at Lahore High Court on Wednesday.
According to reports, when PTI chairman Imran Khan arrived at the LHC to submit his response to the petition of Sardar Ayaz Sadiq regarding checking of the election record in NA-122, a large number of party workers and lawyers accompanied him.
The PTI workers created ruckus near the courtroom and broke door and flowerpots. After the incident, PTI lawyer tendered apology on behalf of the workers.
Chief Justice Lahore High Court Umar Ata Bandial expressed annoyance and rejected verbal apology.
The CJP said that the courts respected all politicians but at the same time respecting the courts was also mandatory for all whether President or a politician.
The CJP said that the court did not seek PTI chief Imran Khan’s appearance in person however; such incidents would not be tolerated. He said that the case would not be heard until written explanation of the ruckus.
