PTI worker secures bail in propaganda case

Haider Saeed was held for alleged propaganda against institutions

ISLAMABAD:

The court of Judicial Magistrate Abbas Shah has approved the post-arrest bail petition filed on behalf of PTI worker Haider Saeed, who was arrested in a case of propaganda against institutions.

During the hearing, the court inquired about the allegations, to which the investigating officer replied that Haider Saeed had spread misinformation and reposted a post from the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). He added that the account from which the BLA post was reposted was a verified account

Saeed's counsel Tabish Farooq argued that the posts did not incite public unrest and that the case required further investigation. He added that Saeed was kidnapped, and citing various higher court decisions, he further argued that the accused was not the head of any organisation and had not committed treason. "He was taken away by unknown individuals and could not be traced all day," he said.

During the hearing, Haider Saeed's mother also appeared in the courtroom and said, "When my son was taken away, I was told that he had committed murder. My son is being portrayed as a terrorist. We are actually patriotic people."

After the presentation of arguments, the court reserved its verdict on Haider Saeed's post-arrest bail petition. Later on, in its order, the court approved the petition and ordered the release of Haider Saeed on bail against surety bonds worth Rs200,000.