Lahore ATC extends Asad Umar’s bail in Askar Tower attack case,
islamaba/Lahore _The pre-arrest bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General, Omar Ayub Khan, has been revoked by the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad.
Omar Ayub Khan is facing allegations of vandalism and arson, categorized under the terrorism act, following the arrest of PTI chief Imran Khan on May 9.
During today’s hearing, the PTI leader was unable to attend the proceedings. Instead, his lawyer, Zikria Arif, submitted a request to withdraw the pre-arrest bail plea on his behalf.
In light of the circumstances, the lawyer urged the court to consider the situation and formally withdraw Omar Ayub’s bail application.
Responding to the plea, the ATC judge requested the signing of Omar Ayub’s application and power of attorney, indicating that the withdrawal would be duly processed.
The withdrawal of Omar Ayub Khan’s pre-arrest bail has drawn attention and is expected to have significant implications for the ongoing legal proceedings.
Earlier,
In Lahore
An anti-terrorism court on Tuesday extended interim pre-arrest bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) former secretary general Asad Umar in a case related to Askari Tower, Liberty attack during the May 9 protests.
ATC Judge Ejaz Ahmed Buttar heard the bail petition filed by the former planning minister, who also appeared before the court following the expiry of his surety bonds.
Ordering the PTI leader to join the investigation, the judge approved his interim bail till June 27. Following the decision, Mr Umar submitted fresh surety bonds to get the bail.
The Gulberg police station had registered a case against him and other PTI workers for damaging public and private properties, including Askari Tower, during the May 9 protests.
