Lahore court rejects Marriyum Aurangzeb, Mian Javed Latif’s surety bonds in provocative speech case

LAHORE, Nov 11 (SABAH): Anti-Terrorism Court Lahore on Saturday rejected former minister for information and broadcasting and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb and former federal minister Mian Javed Latif’s bail bonds and their request for exemption from appearing in the court.

The duty judge anti-terrorism court, Arshad Javed, heard the case of the PML-N leaders who are facing the charges of provocative speeches against the state.

During the proceedings, the counsel of the accused requested the court to exempt Marriyum Aurangzeb and Javed Latif from presence in the court. However, the judge rejected the request and bail bonds of both applicants.

The court while completing the attendance of other accused adjourned the further hearing of the case till November 25.

The ATC sought reply from the prosecution department on former information minister’s plea of acquittal in a case of provocative speech against the state. The case was registered with the Green Town police station.