SC issues notice to Punjab government on suspect's bail plea in May 9 violence case

Court told there is no evidence showing suspect at the location where a policeman was attacked on May 9.

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The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a notice to the Punjab government regarding the bail application of Hammad Nazir, a suspect involved in the 9 May incidents in Lahore.

The notice was issued during a hearing presided over by Justice Athar Minallah and Justice Mansoor Ali Shah.

During the proceedings, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah inquired about the specific charges against the accused.

The defence counsel informed the court that the suspect was accused of injuring a police constable with a stick.

However, according to the medical report, the constable was injured by stones thrown by the crowd.

Justice Athar Minallah further questioned whether the suspect was present at the scene.

The defence lawyer responded that the suspect, who is a shopkeeper, was not at the location during the incident.

Justice Minallah also asked if there was any CCTV footage showing the suspect at the scene, to which the counsel replied that no such evidence was available.

The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing indefinitely and has requested a response from the Punjab government on the matter.