Hate speech: Malik Ishaq’s bail plea put off till 30th
Ishaq has been in jail for the last three months.
Malik Ishaq claims that he is innocent and has been being victimised for his religious beliefs. PHOTO: REUTERS/ FILE
LAHORE:
The Lahore High Court has adjourned the hearing of a bail application filed by Malik Ishaq, a leader of Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamat (formerly known as Lashkar-i-Jhangvi), till August 30.
Appearing before the court, a law officer representing the government sought more time to prepare. The court accepted his request. Ishaq has filed for bail in two cases, registered against him in Bhakkar on August 8, 2012, and February 2, 2013, for allegedly making provocative speeches at public gatherings that aimed to spread hate and create unrest. Ishaq has been in jail for the last three months. In his bail plea, he said he was innocent and was being victimised for his religious beliefs.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 21st, 2013.
The Lahore High Court has adjourned the hearing of a bail application filed by Malik Ishaq, a leader of Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamat (formerly known as Lashkar-i-Jhangvi), till August 30.
Appearing before the court, a law officer representing the government sought more time to prepare. The court accepted his request. Ishaq has filed for bail in two cases, registered against him in Bhakkar on August 8, 2012, and February 2, 2013, for allegedly making provocative speeches at public gatherings that aimed to spread hate and create unrest. Ishaq has been in jail for the last three months. In his bail plea, he said he was innocent and was being victimised for his religious beliefs.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 21st, 2013.