Yasmin Rashid, Khadija Shah’s bail plea rejected in May 9 riots case
- By Abid Khan -
- Jun 22, 2023
LAHORE: Anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore has rejected the bail plea of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Yasmin Rashid in a case related to the May 9 riots, ARY News reported on Thursday.
A single-member bench of ATC – chaired by Judge Ejaz Ahmed – heard the bail pleas of the 13 accused nominated in the burning of Askari Tower situated in Lahore.
During the hearing, the court rejected the bail plea of 6 accused including Yasmin and Khadija. However, 7 other co-accused were granted bail.
Earlier, the anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore discharged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Yasmin Rashid in a case linked to the vandalism of Corps Commander House in Lahore, also known as Jinnah House, on May 9.
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It is pertinent to mention here that PTI Central Punjab President Yasmin was taken into custody under section three of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO).