SHC directs to arrest Sharjeel Memon, others in corruption case
Sharjeel Memon submitted his petition seeking bail that was immediately rejected by the court.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday has dismissed bail plea of former provincial minister Sharjeel Memon and others in corruption case worth Rs5.77 billion.
During the hearing headed by Chief Justice of SHC, Sharjeel Memon submitted his petition seeking bail that was immediately rejected by the court. The judge also directed the authorities to arrest Memon and other culprits.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader requested the court to dispose of detention order until he files petition in Supreme Court (SC).
Meanwhile, police and Rangers officers also arrived at the court.
Talking to reporters outside the court, Sharjeel Memon termed all allegations as baseless and said that he will not step back from the cases.
It is pertinent here to mention here that Sharjeel Memon was detained by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) after his plane coming from Dubai landed at the Islamabad airport. However, the officers released him after interrogation.
Sharjeel Memon had said that reference was made in his absence whereas some politicians are declaring the matter as deal.
