Anti-terrorism court Lahore conducts jail trial in Askari tower arson case
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The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Lahore on Monday conducted a jail trial for four cases, including the arson and vandalism of the Askari Tower, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
The accused—Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry, and Mian Mehmood-ur-Rashid—were present in court during the hearing, which was conducted by ATC Judge Manzar Ali Gul at Kot Lakhpat Jail.
During the proceedings, the ATC judge recorded the statements of two witnesses in the case concerning the burning of a vehicle outside Jinnah House.
The court directed the authorities to ensure the accused's presence in the remaining cases for the next hearing.
The hearing was adjourned until January 2, with the court emphasizing the need for timely progress in these cases.
Reporter: Jamaluddin Jamali