In a shocking turn of events, an anti-terrorism court (ATC) released Maulana Aleemuddin Shakir, the cleric who was accused in connection with the Ichhra Bazaar harassment case. The move has sparked outrage among activists and citizens alike, who now question the integrity of the police and the judicial system.
Accused cleric walks free
For those who are unaware, the Ichhra Bazaar incident occurred on February 24, when a woman was attacked by a mob for wearing a shirt with Arabic alphabets printed on it. The accused involved in the incident were apprehended by the police on Tuesday, including Maulana Aleemuddin Shakir, who was granted pre-arrest bail by an anti-terrorism court later that same day.
The decision to release the cleric has left many wondering whether justice will ever be served in this case. People are questioning why the cleric was granted bail so quickly, especially when the police had hailed his role in protecting the woman from the charged crowd.
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This incident once again highlights the need for police and judicial reforms in Pakistan. The fact that someone like Maulana Aleemuddin Shakir can be released so quickly sends a message to potential criminals that they can get away with their crimes. It also puts the victim and her family in danger.
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