An Islamabad anti-terrorism court on Wednesday has extended the bail of PTI Chairman Imran Khan until July 26 in three cases related to violence outside the Federal Judicial Complex and the Islamabad High Court.
Imran Khan, the former premier, was booked in early March by Ramna police in two cases. He was accused of leading mobs to the Federal Judicial Complex and the Islamabad High Court during his appearances for hearings.
A third case was filed against him by Golra police station for allegedly causing unrest outside the Federal Judicial Complex when he went there on March 18 for a Toshakhana case hearing.
During the previous proceedings, the anti-terrorism court issued bailable arrest warrants for Imran Khan and summoned him for July 19.
The hearing presided over by ATC Judge Abul Hasnaat Muhammad Zulfikar, took place today. Prior to his arrival in court, the PTI tweeted a video showing Imran Khan’s vehicles and security detail reaching a rainy Islamabad.
Accompanied by his legal team, led by Salman Safdar, Imran Khan later entered the courtroom. As the hearing began, the judge addressed the police, urging them to declare the suspect innocent if he is innocent or present any evidence they have.
The judge warned that if the investigation is not conducted properly, he would personally summon the police inspector general.
Imran’s lawyer argued that the former prime minister had been falsely implicated in the case and added, “If there is nothing against him, then let us know, and we will withdraw our bail plea.”
The council also expressed concern about the police acting as both the complainant and investigator in the cases.
The judge briefly called Imran Khan to the rostrum as both sides presented their arguments. After considering the arguments, the court granted bail to the former premier in the three cases until July 26.
