Summary:
A Karachi sessions court has granted bail to 12 individuals arrested during a Sindhi Culture Day rally on December 7. The suspects, initially charged under various PPC provisions, along with an Anti-terrorism Act section that was later removed, were released against surety bonds of Rs50,000 each following judicial proceedings.
Bail Granted to 12 Suspects in Karachi Rioting Case
Bail granted to 12 rioting suspects involved in a Sindhi Culture Day rally in Karachi has been confirmed by a sessions court. These individuals were apprehended on December 7 near the FTC flyover on Sharea Faisal. Police had used tear gas to disperse the rally participants, who were allegedly attempting to march towards the Red Zone in violation of a ban imposed under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Judicial Proceedings for Sindhi Culture Day Rally Suspects
After being sent on judicial remand on December 9 by a judicial magistrate, the suspects’ lawyers filed post-arrest bail applications. Additional District and Sessions Judge (South) Irshad Hussain granted bail, requiring a surety bond of Rs50,000 each. Notably, an initial charge made under Section 7 of the Anti-terrorism Act (ATA) was later ordered to be removed by the administrative judge of anti-terrorism courts. This decision was reported on SindhNews.com.
The court’s ruling allows for the release of the 12 participants, marking a pivotal step in the legal process following the December 7 incident.