Lahore: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Friday extended the judicial remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ghulam Mohiuddin Dewan by 14 days in a case relating to alleged provocative speeches, arson and vandalism at Sherpao Bridge during the May 9 riots.
The accused was produced before the court from jail after the expiry of his previous judicial remand.
ATC Judge Malik Abid Hussain heard the case and approved a 14-day extension in the accused’s judicial remand.
The investigating officer informed the court that the supplementary challan is still being prepared. He stated that Dewan was present at the scene of the incident and is allegedly involved in delivering provocative speeches and participating in arson and vandalism at Sherpao Bridge.
Sarwar Road police had registered a case against the PTI leaders and workers on charges of provocative speeches, arson and vandalism at Sherpao Bridge during the May 9 riots.