Courtroom says Imran Khan ‘responsible’, rejects bail in Jinnah Home assault case

Former prime minister Imran Khan. — AFP/File
Former prime minister Imran Khan. — AFP/File
  • ATC points seven-page written resolution in Jinnah Home case.
  • Prosecution hyperlinks assault conspiracy to Khan’s Zaman Park residence.
  • Courtroom finds no justification for granting bail to Imran Khan.

Lahore’s Anti-Terrorism Courtroom (ATC) has issued a seven-page written ruling rejecting bail for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan within the Jinnah Home assault case.

Decide Manzar Ali Gul emphasised that as a frontrunner, Khan’s statements considerably affect celebration members and supporters, with different celebration leaders unlikely to oppose his directives.

The court docket concluded that the previous prime minister was culpable within the case.

The written judgment famous that, on the day of the incident, quite a few arson and vandalism circumstances focused navy installations, authorities establishments, and police officers, sparing personal property.

In line with the prosecution, the conspiracy behind the assault was orchestrated at Khan’s Zaman Park residence.

The prosecution highlighted that invaluable objects at Jinnah Home had been destroyed within the fireplace, with legislation enforcement recovering petrol bombs and batons from 50 arrested suspects.

Nevertheless, many different people concerned managed to flee. The court docket discovered no grounds to justify granting bail to the previous prime minister, rejecting his purposes.

Beforehand, on November 27, the ATC had dismissed Khan’s bail pleas on this and 7 different circumstances.