ISLAMABAD: District and sessions courts Islamabad has acquitted PTI founder Imran Khan, Faisal Javed, former PTI leader Asad Umar and others in May 9 protest and vandalism case registered in Police Station Tarnol.

Judicial Magistrate Muhammad Shabbir issued decision on accepting acquittal pleas. Lawyers Amna Ali, Sardar Masroof Khan and Mohsin Ghaffar appeared in court during hearing of case.

It has been said in decision that accused filed separate applications regarding their acquittal under section 249-A. Accused cannot be awarded punishment in case. Conducting further trial of case is wastage of time.

It was said in decision acquittal pleas of PTI founder, Asad Umar, Raja Khurram Shahzad and Nawaz are also accepted while acquittal plea of Ali Nawaz Awan, Faisal Javed, Abid Hussain and Zahjr Khan are also accepted.

Decision further said accused Asad Umar, Ali Nawaz Awan and Faisal Javed are on bail. They can take back their surety bonds.

It is pertinent to mention here that case was registered against accused persons in Tarnol Police Station on May 26, 2022.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 29 2024

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