ISLAMABAD (Lord Media): An Islamabad anti-terrorism court has approved a 15-day physical remand for Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) Islamabad leader Owais Aziz. The hearing was conducted by Judge Abul Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain, with defense lawyer Kamran Murtaza representing Aziz.

Kamran Murtaza argued that charges of terrorism are being imposed on patriotic individuals, noting that no damage occurred during the entire event, and the FIR was filed three days after the incident.

Prosecutor Raja Naveed Hussain informed the court that the event involved incitement to block GT Road and confine people to their homes. He requested a 30-day remand for further investigation.

Kamran Murtaza questioned the prosecution, asking where the statements of those allegedly confined were and where the evidence of damage to government vehicles was. He argued that if evidence exists, a remand should be granted; otherwise, it would be a violation of human rights.

The court rejected the prosecution’s request for a 30-day remand, approving a 15-day physical remand instead. A case under terrorism charges has been registered against Owais Aziz at Sangjani police station.