Imran’s interim bail in 4 cases confirmed

LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday confirmed the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in four cases related to the May 9 violence and others.

The court confirmed the interim bail in cases of attack on police outside the Zaman Park, murder of PTI activist Zille Shah, torching of PMLN office in Model Town and a container at Kalma Chowk, subject to furnishing of surety bonds of Rs500,000. ATC Judge Arshad Javed heard the bail petitions of the PTI founder and announced the verdict.

The counsel for the PTI founder had requested to confirm the bail of his client in the cases during the proceedings. However, Special Prosecutor Rana Shakil argued that the PTI founder was the main accused in the May 9 cases. While referring to statements of witnesses, he claimed that the PTI founder incited workers to treason and arson before his arrest.

Meanwhile, another ATC Judge Naveed Iqbal extended the interim bail of PTI founder in three cases of May 9 violence till March 7. The court extended the interim bail in cases of attacking the Jinnah House, Askari Tower and torching of Shadman police station. Earlier, on August 11, 2023, an ATC dismissed the pre-arrest bails of the PTI founder over his non-appearance in the cases due to his conviction in the Toshakhana case. However, the Lahore High Court set aside the decision of the ATC and restored his bail petitions while allowing a petition of the PTI founder.

Meanwhile, the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr Yasmin Rashid in the case of torching police vehicles in Gulberg during the May 9 riots. The court directed the PTI leader to furnish surety bonds of Rs500,000 for availing the relief. ATC Judge Arshad Javed heard the post-arrest bail petition of the PTI leader and allowed the petition on the conclusion of arguments. The Gulberg police had registered a case against Dr Yasmin and others on charges of torching police vehicles during the May 9 riots.

Meanwhile, the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday granted bail to 16 accused involved in attacking the Jinnah House on May 9, ordering them to furnish surety bonds of Rs100,000 each to avail the relief of bail.

ATC Judge Muhammad Naveed Iqbal heard the post-arrest bail petitions of the accused Muhammad Danish, Farhan Ahmad, Mukhtar Khan, Saqib Munir, Mian Abdul Rehman, Hassan Ijaz, Yasir Abbas, Muhammad Kashif, Mian Bilal, Suleman Ilyas, Adnan Ashraf, Muhammad Shan, Raheemullah, Hafiz Muhammad Nauman and Muhammad Rayan and granted them bail.

The Sarwar Road police had registered a case against PTI leaders and workers on charges of attacking the Jinnah House, known as the residence of corps commander Lahore, during the May 9 riots.