F-10 protest: ATC grants bail to 96 accused, including Mushtaq Ahmed

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday approved the post-arrest bail applications of 96 accused, including former senator Mushtaq Ahmed, in a case related to a protest in Islamabad’s F-10 sector.

The court approved the bail pleas against surety bonds of Rs5,000 each. Former senator Mushtaq Ahmed, Razi Tahir, Akhunzada Hussain Yousafzai, Danial and several other accused were also granted bail.

The case was registered at Shalimar Police Station under anti-terrorism provisions and other relevant sections following the protest in F-10.

According to the FIR, around 400 to 500 people participated in the demonstration. Police alleged that protesters forced shopkeepers to close their businesses during the protest.

The FIR further states that protesters allegedly attacked and vandalised a media vehicle and refused to disperse despite repeated warnings from law enforcement officials.

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Police also alleged that protesters resisted officials, damaged government vehicles and pelted stones at law enforcement personnel, resulting in injuries to several police officers.

Following the incident, Shalimar Police registered a case against Mushtaq Ahmed, Akhunzada Hussain Yousafzai, Danial and several others. The FIR includes charges under anti-terrorism laws as well as provisions of the Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act.

The investigation is being conducted by Islamabad Police.