Non-Bailable Warrants Issued for Key PTI Leaders
In a dramatic turn of events, an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and several high-profile PTI leaders in connection with the May 9 attack on the General Headquarters (GHQ). The court has ordered the Rawalpindi CPO to ensure all suspects are brought to court on December 10.
Leaders Named in the Warrants
Among those named in the warrants are PTI figures Shibli Faraz, Shehryar Afridi, Zain Qureshi, Tahir Sadiq, and Taimoor Masood. This move follows the indictment of PTI founder Imran Khan and others earlier this week in the same case.
May 9 Riots Spark Violence and Unrest
The charges come after the May 9 riots, which were triggered by Khan’s arrest in a corruption case. The protests led to widespread violence, including attacks on military and government properties like the Jinnah House and GHQ. Over 143 people, including Khan, are now facing charges, with 23 still at large, including key figures like Zulfi Bukhari, Shahbaz Gill, and Murad Saeed.
Military Declares May 9 a “Black Day”
The military has declared May 9 a “Black Day” and is prosecuting the accused under the Army Act, marking a significant escalation in the case. Meanwhile, all those implicated have been banned from leaving the country.