Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and former Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi have been granted bail in the May 9 violence case by the Anti Terrorism Court (ATC). The bail pleas of both political figures were heard by Judge Malik Ejaz, who presided over the proceedings.
Despite the prosecution’s request for more time, the ATC decided to reject it and granted bail to Imran Khan in 12 cases and Shah Mehmood Qureshi in 13 cases related to the May 9 violence.
Report of the ‘Home Department’
The May 9 riots were a tumultuous event marked by alleged attacks on military installations following the arrest of Imran Khan, the founder of PTI. A comprehensive report submitted by the Punjab Home Department showed that these events were pre-planned, shedding light on the underlying complexity of the situation.
This development marks a significant turn in the legal proceedings surrounding the May 9 violence case, providing a bit of relief to Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi.
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It also underscores the ongoing challenges in maintaining law and order, as well as the importance of a fair and transparent judicial process in addressing such incidents.
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