The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has sent former Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Ali Wazir to jail on judicial remand. This decision came after Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain of the ATC Islamabad presided over a case involving terrorism charges filed against Wazir at Kohsar Police Station.
Ali Wazir was presented before the court following the completion of his 5-day physical remand. The police, during the hearing, requested an extension of his physical remand, citing the need for further investigation. However, the court rejected this request, determining that no further physical remand was necessary.
As a result, the court ordered that Ali Wazir be placed on judicial remand and sent to jail. This move marks a significant development in the case, as the court transitions from physical remand—where the accused is kept in police custody for interrogation—to judicial remand, where the accused is detained in jail while awaiting further legal proceedings.
The charges against Ali Wazir, a former legislator known for his outspoken views, stem from accusations of involvement in activities deemed to be acts of terrorism. The court’s decision to send him on judicial remand indicates the seriousness of the charges, as the legal process continues to unfold.
Ali Wazir’s judicial remand means he will remain in jail until further notice or subsequent hearings, where the court will decide on the next steps based on the evidence and legal arguments presented.
