Imran Khan, now back at home in Lahore, accuses the army leader of the arrest incident

LAHORE: Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, finally reached his residence in Lahore on early Saturday morning after getting bail and a prolonged standoff with authorities in Islamabad. After being granted bail by the Islamabad high court, the 70-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief spent hours locked in negotiations with his legal team over his exit from the court. He claimed that the Islamabad police had tried to keep him inside the courthouse and that he was being held against his will.The Islamabad high court granted him protective bail for two weeks in a corruption case, and also barred authorities from arresting him in any case registered in the country until Monday. The 70-year-old leader was escorted to court amid tight security, and it took him more than three hours to leave the premises due to security details. Upon reaching his residence, he was greeted by jubilant supporters who showered rose petals on his vehicle, danced, and conducted fireworks. Khan, who is demanding snap general elections, is facing over 120 cases across the country.The PTI released a video of Khan entering the house where his sisters and other family members welcomed him and inquired about his health. Khan, who is demanding snap general elections, is facing over 120 cases across the country.”Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IG) Akbar Nasir tried his best to retain me at the capital’s high court. Imran blames Pakistan army chief for arrest episodeThe cricketer-turned-politician blamed Pakistan army chief for his current “arrest and abduction” episode. “They did not let us leave for three hours, saying that it is dangerous outside,” the PTI chief said in a video message from his vehicle as he was returning to Lahore. “The security agencies are not to blame.” The army head is the only person there. The army does not practice democracy. Imran told BBC journalist Caroline Davies, “What is happening is maligning the army. (With assistance from outside sources)”