LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Thursday approved the bail plea filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s nephew and Aleema Khan’s son Shershah in a case related to the attack on Jinnah House during the May 9, 2023 riots.
The suspect was taken into custody on August 22, a day after his brother Shahrez’s arrest, and was initially remanded in police custody for five days before being placed on a 14-day judicial remand.
During the hearing, the defence lawyer contended that the challan in the case has not been presented and that the suspect cannot be kept in custody indefinitely. “There is no evidence against the suspect. He is not involved in any riot,” the counsel added.
After hearing the arguments, the court approved Shershah’s bail plea. A day earlier, his brother Shahrez also secured bail in a case relating to the May 9 violence.