The District and Sessions Courts of Islamabad have acquitted several senior leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), including its founder Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Asad Umar, Ali Mohammad Khan, and Murad Saeed, in cases related to the violation of Section 144 and vandalism.
Judicial Magistrate Ehtesham Alam delivered the verdict, clearing the accused of all charges. The cases, registered at the Golra police station, involved allegations of violating Section 144 and engaging in acts of vandalism.
PTI leader Ali Mohammad Khan was present in court, accompanied by lawyers Naeem Haider Panjotha, Sardar Masroof Advocate, and Amina Ali Advocate. Asad Umar also appeared before the court.
This acquittal is a significant relief for the PTI leadership amidst ongoing political tensions. The charges had attracted considerable attention and scrutiny, but the court found the evidence insufficient to convict the accused.
The acquitted leaders expressed their relief and reiterated their commitment to lawful and peaceful political activities. This decision marks a notable development in the ongoing legal battles faced by PTI members.
Previously, on May 30, the Islamabad District and Sessions Court had acquitted Imran Khan of charges in two cases registered at the Shahzad Town police station related to the May 9 violent incidents. Judicial Magistrate Umar Shabbir delivered this verdict, ruling in favor of acquittal due to insufficient evidence presented by the prosecution.
