Officers responded with tear gas as they clashed with supporters of the politician armed with batons in the eastern city of Lahore, who had also blocked the lanes around the property with concrete blocks, felled trees, tents, and a parked vehicle.
Police in Pakistan were pelted with petrol bombs and stones during a raid on the house of former prime minister Imran Khan, during which shots were also fired.
Saturday in the eastern city of Lahore, officers responded to baton-wielding supporters of the politician with tear gas and arrested more than 60 people.
During the operation, an individual on the expansive compound’s roof opened fire.
At least three officers sustained injuries.
Suhail Sukhera, a senior commander, stated that the security forces must remove barricades erected by Mr. Khan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf party.
According to him, they obstructed the property’s access roads with concrete blocks, felled trees, tents, and a parked vehicle.
Police say they discovered masks, gasoline-filled canisters, iron rods, and batons used in attacks against police over the past week upon breaking down the front door of the main residence.
Mr. Khan was not at home because he had traveled to Islamabad to face corruption allegations before a judge.
The hearing was postponed until March 30 by the magistrate.
Due to violence between police and Mr. Khan’s supporters outside the courthouse, he was unable to enter the courtroom and was therefore permitted to affirm his presence from his vehicle.
A superior court suspended Mr. Khan’s arrest warrant on Friday, allowing him to travel to court without being detained.
He had been hiding at his Lahore home since Tuesday, when he skipped a case meeting.
His supporters fought against the police for two days to prevent his detention.
In a video message, Mr. Khan claimed that the government had planned his arrest.
He claimed that police had entered his residence while his wife was alone.
He condemned the police’s actions and demanded that those culpable be held accountable.
Mr. Khan, 70 and in the opposition, was ousted by a vote of no confidence in parliament last April.
He is accused of selling state gifts and concealing his assets while in office.
Since his dismissal, the former cricket sensation has faced several legal proceedings.
He also claims that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and the US conspired to overthrow him.
Both the United States and the government of Sharif have denied the allegations.
