Anti-terrorism court: Six suspected militants acquitted

The six accused were arrested in February during a raid on a house.

PESHAWAR: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday acquitted six suspected militants, including a woman, after evidence regarding their involvement in possessing explosives and suicide jackets could not be produced. ATC Judge Asghar Ali released Muntazera, her sons, Roohullah, Asadullah, Irfanullah and Qateerullah along with their aid Ashfaq Hussain. The court ordered the provincial inspector general police to take stern action against the SHO and DSP of Chamkani police station for their poor performance. The six accused had been arrested in February during a raid on a house when they were allegedly found with explosives.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 24^th, 2013.