In the May 9 Investigative Report prepared by the Former Caretaker Government, startling revelations surface regarding the planned violence and orchestrated attacks on military installations, allegedly spearheaded by Imran Khan and his party leaders.
The May 9 Investigative Report exposes a meticulously planned strategy where Imran Khan and several PTI leaders actively participated in devising violent acts aimed at military installations. It highlights the involvement of numerous individuals, with 34 identified as masterminds and 52 contributing to detailed planning, while 185 executed the plans.
According to the May 9 Investigative Report, days before Imran Khan’s arrest, party supporters and armed individuals were transported from PTI strongholds to Lahore, where they were strategically placed across the city. These individuals, financed by party leaders and sympathizers, were tasked with resisting Imran Khan’s arrest and inciting violence if necessary.
Evidence suggests that these individuals, armed with sticks and influenced by social media, not only resisted Imran Khan’s arrest but also incited the crowd to march towards key locations, including GHQ and Jinnah House in Lahore.
Analysis of the violent incidents on May 9 indicates a systematic strategy to attack various places, including military installations. Phone call records reveal communication between PTI leaders and rioters, directing them to specific targets, such as the residence of Corps Commander Lahore.
The report underscores Imran Khan’s persistent disregard for constitutional norms, as he repeatedly sought military involvement in politics. His refusal to acknowledge the armed forces’ apolitical stance and his attempts to pressure them into negotiations through orchestrated violence are highlighted.
Furthermore, Imran Khan’s failure to condemn or deny the events of May 9, coupled with his distortion of facts to incite anti-military sentiment, reinforces his party’s culpability in the planned violence.
The May 9 Investigative Report concludes that the PTI leadership alone bears responsibility for the events of May 9, 2023, based on extensive information, documents, and testimonies reviewed by the committee.
The May 9 Investigative Report sheds light on a carefully orchestrated plan by PTI to use violence as a political tool, jeopardizing public safety and attempting to coerce the military into political negotiations.
