Islamabad Anti-Terror Court on PTI chief Imran Khan was released on bail on Thursday in case registered against his for his controversial remarks about a female judge during a rally in capital last a week.
Judge Raja Jawad Abbas Hassan posted bail until 1 September. against guarantee of 100,000 rupees.
Imran’s bail plea was filed in court today before him arrival, with in petitioner claiming that the case is about terrorism against the head of the PTI was registered by the police as “acting of revenge”.
Security at the Federal Court Complex, where the hearing took place, has been tightened. with police and frontier corps personnel deployed on site Dawn.com correspondent in capital said. Roads in in the vicinity of the complex also was blocked.
Meanwhile PTI called on supporters “come out on streets and then head to Islamabad next day” if Imran is taken into custody. “Clear direction from party the!”
it also added hashtag in urdu who says “Imran Khan is our red line.”
Imran’s remarks
Imran was booked under Section 7 of Anti-Terrorism Act (punishment for valid of terrorism) on Sunday for “threatens” a female judge and senior police officers in public rally in Islamabad a day earlier.
At the rally, he warned the judges against his “prejudiced” attitude towards the party, saying that it should get ready for effects.
former prime minister It was also warned Additional Circuit and Session Judge Zeba Chaudhry, who approved a two-day arrest of his assistant Shahbaz Gill on request of metropolitan police in case of rebellion that she too face Severe consequences.
Moreover, the head of PTI threatened to file a case against Inspector Islamabad general of police and deputy inspector general of police, saying, “We won’t spare you.
On Monday, Islamabad’s Supreme Court released him on bail. for three days with in direction seek bail from the court of session before the expiration date of three day period.
Spruce
Spruce against Imran was registered with the Islamabad Margalla Police Station in on a complaint of Judge Ali Javed.
The FIR said that at a PTI rally in the F-9 park a day ago, Imran “terrorized and threatened senior police officials and a respected female extra-trial judge.” in his address.
The FIR reproduced the comments of the PTI chairman in which he spoke about a woman judge and Islamabad police officers.
To his address on On Saturday, Imran threatened to sue against Inspector Islamabad general of police and deputy inspector general of police and said: “We won’t regret you.
former the prime minister had also objected to Additional District Judge and Judge of Sessions Zeba Chaudhry, who approved Gill’s two-day arrest upon request of Metropolitan Police and said that she should “prepare for action to be taken against her”.
The FIR claimed that Imran’s speech was intended to “intimidate” senior police officials and judges so that they could not perform functions and refrain from any action against any person associated with PTI, if required to do this.
The judge claimed that Imran’s speech sowed fear and uncertainty among the police, judges and the nation. “Terrorism has spread, the peace in the country has been undermined,” he said. added.
FIR demanded a lawsuit against Imran and “exemplary punishment” will be observed out.
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