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ATC Hands Over 113 PTI Workers to Islamabad Police on Transit Remand
Rawalpindi’s Anti-Terrorism Court grants Islamabad Police transit remand of 113 PTI workers over Nov 26 protest cases. PTI lawyer claims arrests are baseless.
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by News Desk
2025-03-22
ATC Hands Over 113 PTI Workers to Islamabad Police on Transit Remand

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has handed over 113 PTI workers to Islamabad Police on transit remand in connection with cases related to the November 26 protest. ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah approved the police’s request for transit remand despite the fact that bail had already been granted to 17 of the accused.

Islamabad Police's Stance

Islamabad Police argued that terrorism-related cases were registered against the accused at Kohsar and Tarnol police stations. They claimed to have key evidence linking the PTI workers to incidents of arson and damage to government property during the protest.

Following arguments from both sides, the court granted Islamabad Police custody of all 113 accused individuals.

PTI Lawyer’s Response

PTI’s legal representative, Faisal Malik, strongly opposed the decision. He criticized the Islamabad Police for acting after a delay of five months, alleging that there was no concrete evidence against the detained workers.

"Islamabad Police claims these workers are involved in eight cases, but they have failed to provide any proof. We requested copies of the material based on which they are making these arrests, but they have not provided anything," said Malik.

He further argued that the police were making baseless claims and attempting to implicate PTI workers in cases unrelated to them. He also pointed out that all the detained individuals had already been granted bail in nine separate cases, questioning the legitimacy of their continued detention.

Political Implications

The arrests and legal proceedings are likely to fuel political tensions, with PTI alleging political victimization. The Islamabad Police, however, maintains that the detentions are justified based on evidence.

The case has drawn widespread attention, and further developments are expected as legal battles continue.
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