Sheikh Rasheed arrested in Might 9 case

Sheikh Rasheed appeared earlier than ATC for affirmation of bail in 14 circumstances registered towards him in Might 9 riots circumstances. He was granted bail in 13 circumstances, nevertheless, his bail was rejected within the New City police station case.

Following the cancellation of the bail he was taken into custody by the police from the court docket.

Rasheed is accused of planning vandalism and assault on a delicate set up on Might 9, following the arrest of the previous prime minister.

Fearing arrest, on Monday, the previous minister vowed to contest election from the jail.

It’s pertinent to say right here that, Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed final yr condemned the Might 9 riots and known as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief a ‘cussed’.

Speaking to a non-public information channel, the previous inside minister stated that he had been on a ‘Chilla’ (apparently spending time underground) for the final 40 days.

Sheikh Rasheed stated that he had the chance to mirror on many issues through the chilla on this age. “Nobody prompted any hurt throughout this era”, he added.