Nov 26 protest: Court orders release of Azam Swati

RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court (Rawalpindi Bench) has ordered the release of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf (PTI) leader Azam Swati in the November 26 protest case.

Senior PTI leader Azam Swati was arrested during the November 26 PTI protest and march towards D-Chowk and a case against him was registered at Taxila Police station.

The case was heard by Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan and Justice Mehmood Khurram.

Swati’s legal team, including Babar Awan and Barrister Usman Ali, represented him in court.

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The LHC (Rawalpindi bench) after hearing the case, granted Azam Swati bail and ordered his release.

The protests on Nov 26 were part of a PTI-led demonstration that turned chaotic, leading to arrests and multiple cases being registered against the party workers and supporters.

The accused face charges under anti-terrorism laws, with offences ranging from rioting to causing public disorder.

It may be recalled that the PTI had organised the march on Islamabad, mainly from Peshawar, to press for the release of its jailed leader Imran Khan.