ATC confirms six protesters' bail

PESHAWAR:

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Peshawar has confirmed the interim pre-arrest bail of six accused nominated in cases registered over alleged damage to public and private property during protests against the imposition of governor's rule in Bara Bazaar, Khyber district.

Advocate Ali Zaman appeared on behalf of the accused and pursued their bail applications.

According to the prosecution, the accused, including Sher Ali, allegedly damaged government and private property during protests in Bara tehsil against the imposition of governor's rule. They were also accused of holding police personnel hostage during the demonstrations.

Following the incidents, police registered cases against the nominated suspects under various legal provisions.

The accused subsequently approached the court and obtained interim pre-arrest bail to avoid arrest.

During the hearing on the previous day, the court heard arguments from both sides. After completion of arguments, the judge accepted the bail pleas and confirmed the interim bail granted to all six accused.

The court's decision allows the suspects to remain protected from arrest under the confirmed bail orders while proceedings in the cases continue.