PML-N office attack case: ATC orders to release PTI activist Sanam Javed

Lahore:  An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday allowed bail to PTI activist Sanam Javed in a case regarding attack on the office of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).

The court directed the PTI activist to deposit Rs200,000 as surety bond to secure bail.

She was booked by Sarwar Road police station for her alleged involvement in damaging the PML-N office.

The ATC had earlier directed the authorities concerned to release Sanam Javed but she was arrested again.  She had secured bail in May 9 riots case last week.

The police last week had arrested a number of PTI women soon after they were released from Kot Lakhpat jail on the orders of ATC. Sanam Javed, Afshan Tariq, Ashmiya Shuja, and Shah Bano were among the women who were arrested.

On September 25, the ATC had ordered release of the PTI leaders for the their alleged involvement in the Jinnah House attack case that took place on May 9.

The court approved their bail pleas against surety bonds worth Rs 0.1 million each.

The jail authorities freed the political workers today upon receiving a court order. However, they were arrested again as they were leaving the jail premises.