ATC summons Adiala Jail superintendent on contempt plea by Sheikh Rashid's lawyer
Pakistan
The court also summoned investigation officers within two hours on bail plea
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – An anti-terrorism court has issued contempt of court notice to the Adiala Jail superintendent during the hearing of a case of AML chief Sheikh Rashid's alleged involvement in May 9 riots.
ATC judge Malik Ijaz Asif heard the case of the former interior minister's alleged role in violence.
Sheikh Rashid's counsel had filed the petition seeking contempt against the jail administration for not allowing him to meet his client.
During the hearing, the court ordered the Adiala Jail superintendent to appear in court on Jan 26 and also ordered the jail administration to present medical examination report of Sheikh Rashid.
Meanwhile, the court has summoned the investigation officers within two hours during the hearing of the plea for Sheikh Rashid's bail in the riots case.
