Imran likely to be booked for 'inciting people against state'

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided iAn principle to initiate a major action against former prime minister Imran Khan, it is learnt.

A criminal case against the former prime minister under the Pakistan Penal Code on charges of inciting people to revolt against the State and the institutions through social media.

Sources said approval to initiate action against Imran will be taken from the federal cabinet, and the Interior Ministry has been given the task of preparing a summary for the cabinet. The FIA Cyber Crime Wing conducted an inquiry against the PTI founder, after which it was decided to initiate action. After the approval of federal cabinet, there is a plan to try Imran Khan in a special anti-terrorism court (ATC).

Sources said action will be initiated against Imran under Chapters 6 and 9A of Pakistan Penal Code and other relevant sections. Approval of the federal cabinet is a necessary requirement for filing a complaint under Section 196 of CrPC and taking action against the accused for various crimes.