Lahore ATC extends Imran Khan's interim bail in three cases
Pakistan
The judge has reserved verdict on two other bail pleas filed by the PTI chief
LAHORE (Dunya News) – An anti-terrorism court in the Punjab capital on Friday granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan till June 2 in three cases.
ATC judge Ijaz Ahmed Buttar announced the verdict after hearing arguments from the former premier’s counsel Salman Safdar in cases related to attack on the Jinnah House, and PTI protesters’ clashes with police at Zaman Park. The cases were registered against the PTI chief at the Sarwar road, Shahdman and Gulberg police stations.
Mr Khan, who has been facing multiple cases since his ouster from the PM Office through a no-confidence vote, also appeared before the court on being summoned. Strict security measures were taken to avoid any untoward situation.
While announcing the ruling, the ATC judge barred police from arresting him till June 2. He also directed Imran Khan to join the investigation in the cases and submit surety bonds worth Rs100,000 in all the cases.
Meanwhile, the court has reserved verdict on bail pleas filed by the PTI chief in two others cases, saying it will announce its ruling after hearing arguments from the prosecution.
During the hearing, Salman Safdar argued that his client was being politically victimised. He also denied the allegations that public and private properties were damaged at the behest of the PTI chief.
