Lahore ATC acquits Qureshi, sentences Yasmin Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry and others to 10 years in May 9 riots case
Advocate Burhan Moazzam Malik, the lead defence counsel, confirmed the development۔
He said Rashid, former provincial minister Mian Mehmoodur Rashid, Chaudhry and former Punjab governor Omar Sarfraz Cheema were among those sentenced to 10 years in prison.
PTI leaders confirmed the development in a press conference soon after the court’s order came to light.
The ATC had heard the concluding arguments of the prosecution and defence in the jail trial proceedings of the case a day ago.
Deputy Prosecutor General Abdul Jabbar Dogar had presented final arguments, saying the “May 9 conspiracy” was hatched on May 7 at Zaman Park. He said it had already been decided what actions were to be taken in case of the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan.
He alleged that on May 9, according to the plan, party leaders incited the workers. He said the witnesses to the conspiracy had recorded their statements before the court. He said these witnesses were present during the meeting of the PTI leaders held at Zaman Park, the residence of the former prime minister.
The prosecutor stated that 61 witnesses of the attacks and vandalism incidents had testified in the trial. Therefore, he said, in the light of the documents, evidence and the witness statements, the accused persons should be convicted.
The main accused in the case include PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Punjab President Dr Yasmin Rashid, Senator Ejaz Chaudhry, former governor Omar Sarfraz Cheema and former provincial minister Mian Mehmoodur Rashid.
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