Anti-Terrorism Court blocks passports of 24 PTI leaders in Islamabad

Court orders passport restrictions

Judge Abual Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain directed the Federal Investigation Agency to block travel documents for the accused. The investigating officer stated that suspects might leave the country to avoid legal proceedings. Records showed these individuals had been nominated in the case and failed to appear before the court.

List of affected officials

The order includes Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi along with Omar Ayub and Asad Qaiser. Other named individuals such as Sher Afzal Marwat and Shah Ahmed also face these restrictions. The court noted that serious allegations involve attacks on state institutions and the promotion of terrorism.

Police registration details

First information reports were registered at Kohsar and Margalla police stations concerning the incident. Charges relate to protest activities and violence connected to the November 26 event. A separate judge previously maintained arrest warrants for several accused who missed a hearing.