Imran Khan granted protective bail for three days

ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (Online): Islamabad High Court (IHC) has granted protective bail to Imran Khan for three days in terrorism case.

A division bench of IHC presided over by Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani took up the case for hearing Monday.

Babar Awan counsel for Imran Khan appeared in the court.

The court remarked during the hearing of the case there is objection over bail application of Imran Khan.

Babar Awan told the court police have besieged Imran Khan home. Imran Khan wants to appear before trial court, therefore, his protective bail plea be accepted. Police will arrest Imran Khan if he comes to court. We will resort to anti terrorism court.

Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani told the court petition has not been entertained so far.

Babar Awan told the court his home has been besieged by the police and how can he come here in this situation.

The court remarked “you want protective bail in connection with biometric.

Babar Awan said the judge of anti terrorism court is on leave; therefore, we approached IHC being the judge on leave.

The court granted protective bail to Imran Khan for three days.

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