The Punjab government’s joint investigation team, tasked to probe the May 9 events, summoned PTI chief Imran Khan in matters related to attacks on Jinnah House (Lahore Corps Commanders House) and Askari Tower on Tuesday (today).

“Imran Khan is required to attend the office of the DIG Investigation to join the investigation proceedings entrusted to the JTI formed by the Punjab government,” said the notice issued by Lahore DIG (investigation) head Kamran Adil.

On May 27, the Punjab Home Department formed a JIT to probe the vandalism and arson at Jinnah House and causing damage to other military installations. The team comprises four police officers who have been included as members.

The provincial government has blamed the PTI for the vandalism, saying that the former ruling party incited their supporters to take to the streets and state buildings after Khan was arrested on May 9.

But the PTI leadership has claimed to have condemned the attacks on state buildings and damage to state properties. The party has also called for a judicial inquiry into the events.

Punjab suffered more than Rs6,000 million worth of losses due to violent protests on May 9, interim chief minister Mohsin Naqvi said in a press conference on May 14.

Until last week, the Punjab police claimed that they have arrested more than 2,000 people. The provincial government ran an advertisement campaign to help identify the miscreants. The government also announced prize money for the people.