LAHORE:Punjab police officials recovered firearm from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ejaz Chaudhary’s possession during the remand period, authorities said Thursday.

In a significant development regarding the ongoing investigation about the events of May 9, PTI leader Ejaz Chaudhary was found in possession of a pistol during his remand period.

The Lahore police acted swiftly and successfully recovered the firearm, and sent it to forensics lab. The police said that the forensic report of the recovered arm will be the part of the investigation.

It is pertinent to mention here that the PTI leader Ejaz Chaudhary is accused of armed protest on May 9, after the arrest of the PTI chief from Islamabad High Court.