ATC hands Dr Yasmeen 10-year jail, acquits Qureshi

Verdict announced at Kot Lakhpat Jail after trial, included 56 prosecution witnesses

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore on Friday delivered its verdict in the May 9 case, sentencing Dr. Yasmin Rashid, Umar Sarfraz Cheema, Ejaz Chaudhary, Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed to 10 years in prison each, while Shah Mahmood Qureshi was acquitted of all charges in the case.

These PTI leaders have previously been sentenced by various courts in Punjab in connection with incidents of unrest on May 9, 2023, when party supporters reportedly engaged in attacks on government and military properties following the arrest of PTI founder founder Imran Khan.

The court also ordered the arrest and production of four proclaimed offenders, named Farooq Anjum, Habib Ahmed, Arsalan, and Akbar Khan.

Judge Manzer Ali Gill pronounced the verdict at Kot Lakhpat Jail, after the court had reserved its judgment following the completion of trial proceedings. A total of 56 prosecution witnesses testified during the trial. The 25 accused named in the case included Dr. Yasmin Rashid, Umar Sarfraz Cheema, Ejaz Chaudhary, Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed. Their charge sheet had been presented before the court in full.

Read: ATC reserves verdict in GOR Gate attack case

The case, registered at Races Course Police Station, pertains to the attack on Club Chowk, GOR Gate, where the accused allegedly damaged security cameras, broke police wireless equipment and gate glass, attacked officials, and vandalised public property.

PTI leaders face allegations of inciting workers to revolt and provoke riots on May 9.

This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided.