20 accused get bail in May 9 riots case
The Jinnah House (Lahore Corps Commander House), which was set afire by supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan during a protest against his arrest, in Lahore, on May 9, 2023. PHOTO: Reuters
An anti-terrorism court approved bails of over 20 accused in May 9 riots, including the Jinnah House Attack case.
Accused Muhammad Aslam, Rizwanullah, Kamran, Awais and several others were amongst those whose bails were accepted.
The counsel for the accused argued that they have nothing to do with charges under which they had been arrested.
They requested the court to accept the bail applications of the accused persons.
The law officers strongly opposed the bails, arguing that there was evidence to establish the nexus of the accused persons with the arson and attack on the Jiannah House.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 6th, 2024.