Imran granted bail in SSP Junejo case

PTI chief was booked over alleged involvement in attack on the police officer during the 2014 sit-in in Islamabad


Our Correspondent November 14, 2017
PTI chief Imran Khan. PHOTO: AFP/FILE

ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) granted on Tuesday Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan bail in four cases against surety bonds of Rs200,000 each.

Imran had been declared a proclaimed offender in the SSP Asmatullah Junejo case. The police officer was beaten up by protesters at Constitution Avenue, Islamabad on September 1, 2014, less than 24 hours into his first day on the job.

Imran, Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Tahirul Qadri and several others were booked over their alleged involvement in the attack during the 2014 sit-ins in the capital.

Judgement reserved in Imran Khan's disqualification case

According to Express News, the court also ordered Imran to be present during the investigation and give his statement to the police.

Two other cases related to the attack on Pakistan Television (PTV) office and Parliament building in the federal capital.

ATC judge Shahrukh Arjumand adjourned the case hearing till November 24.

COMMENTS

Replying to X

Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.

For more information, please see our Comments FAQ