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ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP):An Anti-Terrorism Court of Islamabad on Tuesday heard the case linked to the November 26 protest involving senior politician Azam Swati and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers.
The hearing focused on investigation issues, police records, and the status of absent accused, as the court set the next date for February 13.
The proceedings were conducted by Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra. Azam Swati appeared before the court along with his counsel, Murtaza Turi. During the hearing, the defence raised questions about police deployment on the day of the protest and sought clarity on the investigation process.
Azam Swati requested the court to direct the police to submit a list of officers who were on duty at the time of the protest. In response, Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra stated that he was not the investigation officer and could not issue directions related to further investigation.
The judge noted that the investigation had been completed within the legal scope and the challan had already been submitted to the court.
The judge further told the defence that if they sought additional investigation, they could submit a formal request to the police.
He underlined that the purpose of an investigation is to determine the truth, not only to collect evidence against the accused. The remarks were made while addressing concerns raised about the manner in which the investigation was carried out.
During the hearing, the court also took notice of the absence of several accused individuals. It initiated the legal process to declare the absent accused as proclaimed offenders. The court directed that the required steps under the law be completed to ensure their appearance.
After hearing the arguments and reviewing the case status, the court adjourned further proceedings until February 13.