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May 9 protest: Barrister Gohar, Omar Ayub, others granted interim bail

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ISLAMABAD: The District and Sessions Court Friday granted interim bail to several senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders in connection with a rally held on May 9, 2024.

According to the details, Judicial Magistrate Arshad Mahmood Jasra heard the pre-arrest bail application of PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Omar Ayub, Amir Mughal, and Shoaib Shaheen.

All PTI leaders appeared in court alongside their lawyers in the case for holding a protest rally on May 9. Judicial Magistrate granted interim bail to the aforementioned PTI leaders with a surety bond of Rs 5,500 each. 

Later, the court adjourned the hearing until May 21 and sought arguments from all parties involved in the case.

READ MORE: Imran Khan turns down demand to apologize for May 9 riots

Yesterday, PTI announced nationwide rallies on the anniversary of last year’s May 9 protests and riots after Imran Khan’s arrest.

Under the leadership of Barrister Gohar, Aamir Mughal, and other PTI leaders a rally took place in Islamabad’s G-9 sector. Reports suggested that a confrontation was held between PTI supporters and police during the rally. 

Islamabad police reportedly attempted to arrest Barrister Gohar, but PTI workers successfully shielded him, preventing his arrest.

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