Police denied physical remand of PTI chief's nephew.

ISLAMABAD -- A judicial magistrate on Thursday rejected a police request seeking extension in physical remand of Hassaan Khan Niazi, nephew of PTI chief Imran Khan, and sent him to Adiala Jail on 14-day judicial remand.

Mr Niazi was arrested on Monday in a case related to intimidating and obstructing the police from discharging their professional responsibilities.

The Ramna Police had registered the FIR on the complaint of ASI Khuban Shah under Sections 34 (common intention), 186 (obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 324 (attempted murder), 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty), 427 (mischief causing damage amounting to Rs50) and 506(2) (criminal intimidation) of the Pakistan Penal Code.

According to the FIR, police had tried to stop Mr Niazi's vehicle but the driver tried to run them over. It said that upon being stopped, Mr Niazi stepped out of the vehicle, abused the police and threatened to shoot them.

Initially, the magistrate gave his custody to police for two days and directed them to produce Mr Niazi before the court after the lapse of...