LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Saturday approved the interim bail of the former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in three terrorism cases registered against him in Lahore following last week’s clashes between Police and PTI workers outside Zaman Park.
The former prime minister appeared before the court to secure bail in three cases including the Zille Shah murder case, arson, and interference in state affairs.
ATC Judge Aijaz Ahmed Butter granted former premier Imran interim bail in the terrorism cases till April 4. The court also directed the PTI chief to submit surety bonds worth Rs100,000 each.
These cases were registered against the PTI chief at the Race Course police station under anti-terror, aiding and abetting provisions.
PTI Chairman @ImranKhanPTI was present in ATC Lahore today. Barrister @BrSalmanSafdar was present with him. #حقیقی_آزادی_جلسہ pic.twitter.com/6UtsrChaTI
— PTI (@PTIofficial) March 25, 2023
Speaking to media persons outside the court, Khan said that he will announce the next action plan during today’s gathering.
“They have turned this country into occupied Kashmir by placing containers everywhere, but the nation will break all barriers and reach the jalsa today,” he added.
The PTI chief also claimed that about 1,600 party workers have been arrested.
