ATC issues notices on Sh Rashid’s plea for acquittal in May 9 cases

RAWALPINDI: Former interior minister and Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Tuesday filed appeal, seeking acquittal in May 9 cases.

Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Rawalpindi on Tuesday heard three cases related to May 9 incidents against Sheikh Rashid and his nephew Sheikh Rashid Shafique.

The Awami Muslim League chief appeared in court with his lawyers Sardar Raziq and Sardar Shehbaz.

During proceedings, Rashid’s lawyer filed an application for acquittal of the AML chief. The court while issuing notice on the acquittal plea, adjourned hearing of the case till May 14.

It may be recalled that three cases were registered with police stations Cantt, Morgah and Taxila against the senior politician.

Speaking to media person outside the court, Sheikh Rashid said all the cases registered against him were fake and bogus.

He said he was appearing in court almost on a daily basis. He further said he would fight his cases as per law and Constitution and courts will decide all the cases in his favour.

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