Islamabad’s ATC sends Mohsin Baig on a 14-day judicial remand

Islamabad February 23 (Online): An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on Thursday sent Online and Daily Jinnah Editor-in-Chief Mohsin Baig on a 14-day judicial remand in a case registered against him for allegedly attacking Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officers.

Earlier, the Islamabad police have requested the court to extend physical remand of Mohsin Baig, but the court rejected the request and sent him to Adiala Jail on judicial remand.

He was produced before the anti-terrorism court of Judge Muhammad Ali in Islamabad on Thursday.

The judge, during the hearing, inquired is the investigation completed? Which video did you want from the suspect?
The judge further asked has the polygraph test done of the suspect? The government lawyer responded in positive.

Mohsin Baig lawyer said that the police raided twice at the residence of Mohsin Baig but didn’t find any video. The lawyer informed that court that they made request for meeting with Mohsin Baig but they were not allowed in the police station.

The FIR mentions only pistol but the police is using video as excuse to complicate the situation, adding that the box, the police is claiming about has already in police custody. The lawyer prayed the court to not extend physical remand of Mohsin Baig.

Mohsin Baig informed the court that the medial report has been changed, adding that through such tactics the country is being destroyed.

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