Imran's nephew Shahrez arrested, police confirm after abduction reports

• PTI demands chief justice to take notice of Shahrez's "abduction".
• Shahrez tortured before children during abduction, says PTI spox.
• Rana Sanaullah says police deny arrest, calls claim unproven.
  

Shahrez Khan, nephew of jailed PTI founder Imran Khan and son of his sister Aleema Khan, was arrested on Thursday, with police confirming it early Friday after reports he had been “taken by armed men” from his Lahore residence.

DIG Investigation Zeeshan Raza, in a statement, said that Shahrez was wanted in connection with the May 9 cases and would be produced before a court today.

“Those involved in anti-state activities do not deserve any leniency,” DIG Raza added.

Earlier in the day, the PTI spokesperson said Shahrez had been “abducted” just a day after he and his wife were “illegally offloaded” from a Lahore airport flight.

He further claimed that Shahrez was "tortured before his two children" by the armed men who entered his bedroom by breaking the door.

"Shahrez Khan has no connection to any political activity," he added, and demanded that the chief justice immediately take notice of the incident and ensure his safe recovery.

PTI Secretary-General Salman Akram Raja wrote on X: "Aleema Bibi's home in Lahore has been attacked by men in plain clothes."

"Her son, Shahrez, has been abducted, the family harassed, and the staff beaten up," he added.

Aleema remains in the spotlight for her strong push for ex-premier Khan’s release and fiery statements for her brother’s party, at times clashing with PTI’s top leadership.

Prime Minister's Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah, speaking on Geo News' programme "Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath", reacted to the PTI's claims and said that the Lahore police chief denied the arrest of Aleema's son.

"Aleema Khan's allegation will remain an allegation until it's proved [with evidence]," said Sanaullah, adding that in another scenario, he would be presented before the court in 24 hours.