ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday granted bail to 96 people, including former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed, in a case registered over a protest regarding Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) in Sector F-10 of the federal capital, and ordered their release.
ATC Judge Abual Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain heard the post-arrest bail applications of the 96 individuals, wherein prosecutor Raja Naveed Hussain Kiani appeared on behalf of the state. Advocates Sardar Bushik, Zahid Bashir Dar, Amina Ali and others represented the suspects.
After hearing the arguments, the court approved the bail applications of all 96 individuals in exchange for bonds worth Rs5,000 each. The case has been registered by the Shalimar police station under terrorism provisions.
