Imran Khan family gets additional security after assassination attempt on ex-PM

Days after the former Pakistani prime minister survived an assassination attempt in Punjab state, the security of Imran Khan and his sons was beefed up and they were provided an additional squad of commandos from the Kyber Pakhtaunkhawa provincial police.

On November 3, the 70-year-old leader was leading a protest march against the current PM Shehbaz Sharif's administration when a shooteropened fire on him and others on the truck. Khan was shot in his legs and had to undergo surgery at the Shaukat Khanum Hospital in Lahore.

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According to a Press Trust of India report, despite Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) having a coalition government in Punjab, the party does not trust the Punjab police as a result of the assassination attempt on his life.

This is why Khan and his family are being protected by an additional group of commandos from the Kyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provincial police.

The Punjab police have also reportedly increased security at Khan's Zaman Park home.

Outside the house, a security barrier made of cement blocks and sandbags has been erected. In addition, checkpoints and surveillance cameras have been put at the house's entry and exit points,a dedicated desk has been set up to keep track of guests.

“We have latest reports that Imran Khan has threat to his life. Therefore, his security has been beefed up," said Omar Sarfraz Cheema, special assistant to the chief minister for home affairs, stressing that Imran Khan's security would not be compromised.

(With inputs from agencies)

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