World ( The cow news digital ) Legal proceedings in the May 9 cases have taken a new turn as the court initiated action against the sureties of several accused, including Khadija Shah, over repeated non-appearance in trial proceedings.
According to details, the Anti-Terrorism Court issued summons notices to the guarantors of multiple accused individuals after they failed to appear before the court for trial hearings. The court observed that the absence of the accused was causing delays in the judicial process, prompting strict action against those responsible for their bail surety.
In Khadija Shah’s case, the court issued notices to her two sureties, identified as Jahanzaib and Murad Ali, who had previously submitted bail bonds of five lakh rupees each. The court has directed both individuals to appear on April 25, 2026, and explain the circumstances surrounding the accused’s absence.
Khadija Shah had earlier secured bail in connection with the attack on the Askari Tower case but reportedly went missing after being convicted in another May 9-related case. Her continued absence has led to legal complications, prompting the court to proceed against her guarantors.
Similarly, notices were also issued to the sureties of several other accused persons. Zain-ul-Hassan’s guarantors, Abubakar Ashraf and Imran, were summoned by the court, along with Ahmad Ali’s surety Abdul Latif and Usman’s guarantor Adnan Aslam.
In another development, the court also issued notices to Hamza’s guarantors, Hashim and Qasim, who had submitted bail bonds worth two lakh rupees each. All concerned sureties have been directed to appear before the court and justify their position regarding the accused individuals’ failure to attend proceedings.
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The hearing was conducted by Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Manzar Ali Gul, who emphasized that it is the responsibility of sureties to ensure the presence of accused persons during trial. The judge noted that repeated absences are significantly delaying judicial proceedings, which undermines the progress of justice.
Legal experts suggest that such actions against sureties signal stricter enforcement of bail conditions in high-profile cases, particularly those linked to the May 9 incidents.
