On December 21, 2024, the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi indicted three more suspects, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member of the National Assembly Zain Qureshi, in the GHQ attack case related to the May 9 riots. With this development, the total number of indictments has reached 116. The hearing was attended by PTI founder Imran Khan. The indicted individuals are Zain Qureshi, Raja Nasir Mehfooz, and Raja Shehbaz Tiger. Zain Qureshi was not present in the courtroom. The prosecution has requested the court to block the identity cards of other accused individuals, including Bilal, Ejaz, Asim, and Shaheer Sikandar. Earlier, on December 20, 2024, the ATC had rejected acquittal pleas from PTI leaders, including Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi, terming the petitions “infructuous” after the indictment of the accused.
Identification of Suspects:
- Zain Qureshi: PTI Member of the National Assembly, indicted in the GHQ attack case.
- Raja Nasir Mehfooz: PTI leader, indicted in the GHQ attack case.
- Raja Shehbaz Tiger: PTI leader, indicted in the GHQ attack case.
Case Details:
This case pertains to the attack on the General Headquarters (GHQ) on May 9, 2023, following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The accused are alleged to have planned the attack on military and government installations and incited workers and supporters to participate in the violence. Over 70 PTI leaders have been implicated in this case, including Imran Khan, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Ali Amin Gandapur, Kanwal Shozab, Shehryar Afridi, and Shibli Faraz.
Judicial Proceedings:
The ATC has rejected the acquittal pleas of the accused and has proceeded with indictments. The court has also ordered the blocking of identity cards for certain accused individuals. The trial is ongoing, and further developments are anticipated.
Conclusion:
In the GHQ attack case, Zain Qureshi and two other suspects have been indicted, bringing the total number of indictments to 116. The court has rejected the acquittal pleas of the accused and has ordered the blocking of their
