Imaan Mazari granted bail, Ali Wazir sent to jail

Islamabad: In a recent development, an Islamabad district and sessions court has granted bail to human rights activist Imaan Mazari while sending Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement leader and former MNA Ali Wazir to jail on a 14-day judicial remand. The court’s decision came after a case was registered against both individuals for allegedly causing damage to public property and interference in state affairs.

As per the verdict, Imaan Mazari has been granted bail against a surety bond of Rs30,000, while Ali Wazir has been sent to judicial custody for 14 days in Adiala jail.

The Tarnol police in Islamabad had filed a case against Imaan Mazari and Ali Wazir, alleging them of interference in state affairs and causing damage to public property.

Furthermore, Shireen Mazari, Imaan’s mother, has alleged that plainclothes policewomen forcibly entered their residence during the early hours of Sunday night to detain her daughter. The authorities had also seized security cameras, her laptop, and cellphone.

The recent court decision has stirred several reactions, and the individuals concerned have received support from various groups questioning their rights to due process. The situation is ongoing, and more updates are likely to follow.