Judges arrest case: Musharraf sent on 14-day judicial remand
Musharraf taken to Police Headquarters immediately after the case was heard.
Supporters of Pakistani former military ruler Pervez Musharraf shout slogans outside the anti-terrorism court during the court proceedings in Islamabad District Courts. PHOTO: AFP/FAROOQ NAEEM
Former dictator Pervez Musharraf was presented in an anti-terrorism court in connection with the judges’ arrests case and was sent on 14-day judicial remand, reported Express News on Saturday.
After 14 days he will be presented in the same court, on May 4.
He was taken to the police headquarters immediately after the case was heard.
An Express News reporter stated that the former dictator will further be sent to Adiala jail where a special cell has been made for him.
The All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) General Secretary Dr Amjad, spoke to the media after the verdict was announced and maintained Musharraf’s “morale was high” and that he was prepared to present himself in all required courts.
Answering questions related to Musharraf’s judicial remand period, the general secretary said “It isn’t necessary to be sent to Adiala jail, if security is at risk, any place can be declared a sub-jail.”
“This is the administrations job to decide where he can get the best security while in custody”, he added.
Security and protests
Musharraf had to wait nearly 45 minutes in his car on court premises, waiting on a security clearance. There was tight security present for both his arrival and departure due to the angered lawyers present.
There were attempts made to block lawyers from coming close to Musharraf's way of entrance, with the rangers cordoning the area.
Lawyers shouted anti-Musharraf slogans as he entered the court premises. The protests intensified as the former dictator got in to his car to leave.
The police was unsuccessful in stopping protesters as they broke barriers. Rangers and the anti-riot force were called in to help control the situation.
Former army chief Musharraf faces allegations that he ordered the illegal detention of judges during a showdown with the judiciary in 2007. Musharraf, who seized power in a coup in 1999, resigned in 2008.
After 14 days he will be presented in the same court, on May 4.
He was taken to the police headquarters immediately after the case was heard.
An Express News reporter stated that the former dictator will further be sent to Adiala jail where a special cell has been made for him.
The All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) General Secretary Dr Amjad, spoke to the media after the verdict was announced and maintained Musharraf’s “morale was high” and that he was prepared to present himself in all required courts.
Answering questions related to Musharraf’s judicial remand period, the general secretary said “It isn’t necessary to be sent to Adiala jail, if security is at risk, any place can be declared a sub-jail.”
“This is the administrations job to decide where he can get the best security while in custody”, he added.
Security and protests
Musharraf had to wait nearly 45 minutes in his car on court premises, waiting on a security clearance. There was tight security present for both his arrival and departure due to the angered lawyers present.
There were attempts made to block lawyers from coming close to Musharraf's way of entrance, with the rangers cordoning the area.
Lawyers shouted anti-Musharraf slogans as he entered the court premises. The protests intensified as the former dictator got in to his car to leave.
The police was unsuccessful in stopping protesters as they broke barriers. Rangers and the anti-riot force were called in to help control the situation.
Former army chief Musharraf faces allegations that he ordered the illegal detention of judges during a showdown with the judiciary in 2007. Musharraf, who seized power in a coup in 1999, resigned in 2008.