Lahore-The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has officially indicted Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Vice Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and 20 other accused individuals in connection with the planning of the May 9 incidents. This development took place during a hearing held at Kot Lakhpat Jail, where the court addressed various cases related to the incidents that occurred on May 9,
During the proceedings, ATC framed charges against Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Ejaz Chaudhry, Umar Sarfraz Cheema, and other accused individuals in the case registered at Race Course Police Station. The court has also summoned witnesses for the next hearing.
On May 9 last year, following the arrest of Imran Khan from the Islamabad High Court in the Al-Qadir Trust case, PTI organised nationwide protests.
Subsequently, 1,900 individuals involved in clashes, vandalism, and arson across the country were arrested, and cases were registered against Imran Khan, party leaders, and workers.
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The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has issued arrest warrants for PTI workers and leaders, including Ali Nawaz, Aamir Mughal, and others, in connection with six different cases.
Judge Tahir Abbas Supra directed the Superintendent of Adiala Jail to submit a report regarding the attendance of PTI founder Imran Khan.
In the case registered at Sangjani police station, arrest warrants were issued for Ali Nawaz, Aamir Mughal, and other absconding accused.
Similarly, for cases at Ramna police station, the court has requested a compliance report regarding the non-appearance of Hammad Azhar, Murad Saeed, Farrukh Habib, Wasiq Qayum, and others.
The hearings for cases registered at CTD, Sangjani, and Ramna police stations have been adjourned until December 2, while hearings for cases at Golra and Bara Kahu police stations have been postponed until December 9.
The cases involve charges under anti-terrorism laws, relating to protests and property damage that occurred during various incidents.
Present accused, including Amir Mehmood Kiani, were marked in attendance during today’s proceedings.
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