Jamshed Dasti released from jail
The lawmaker was warmly greeted by fervent aides and supporters upon his release
SARGODHA (Dunya News) - Member National Assembly (MNA) Jamshed Dasti was released from jail on Monday after the Anti-terrorism court (ATC) granted bail to him in provocative speech case against surety bonds worth Rs1 lac.
Upon his release, the lawmaker was warmly greeted by fervent aides and supporters who were present in large numbers outside the prison as they chanted slogans in his favour and distributed sweets.
Jamshed Dasti expressed that he is thankful to the chief justices of Supreme Court and Lahore High Court for taking suo motto of the matter.
It is worth mentioning here that Awami Raj party lawmaker breached the authority and forcibly opened a canal on May 28 after which irrigation department lodged a case against the MNA.
Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) Shehbaz Sharif and Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif also took notice of the incident and directed stern action against Dasti.
Jamshed Dasti was later on remanded for six days to police custody on June 23.
The lawmaker alleged that he was being tortured and starved by police in Multan Central Jail.
Disgusting! Fascism of Sharifs as they carry forward their political godfather Zia s dictatorial legacy while feigning sincerity pic.twitter.com/86EFpyZTvi
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 29, 2017
