Arson case: Asad Umar, Yasmin Rashid, others get extension in interim bail
Pakistan
Court directs Musarrat Cheema, Farrukh Habib to join investigation immediately
LAHORE (Dunya News) - An anti-terrorism court of Lahore extended till May 6 the interim bails of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders in a case of arson and violence against policemen on Canal Road.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders Asad Umar, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Farrukh Habib and Musarrat Jamshed Cheema, who were named in the case of arson and violence against policemen on Canal Road, appeared in court and marked their attendance. Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Abhar Gul Khan conducted hearing of the case.
JIT head Aftab Phularwan also appeared before the judge. The court inquired about the progress in the investigation, The JIT head told the court that Musarrat Jamshed Cheema and Farrukh Habib had not joined the investigation as yet. Musarrat Jamshed Cheema's lawyer replied that they had challenged the JIT in the court of law.
Judge Abhar Gul Khan of the Anti-Terrorism Court remarked that even if the JIT would be abolished, the statement had to be recorded. Later, the court extended the interim bails of Asad Umar, Farrukh Habib and others till May 6 and said court would take a decision after hearing the case.
The court directed Musarrat Cheema and Farrukh Habib to join the investigation immediately.
