Matiullah Jan granted bail in terrorism and narcotics case
ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra, who presided over the hearing, approved the bail against a bond worth Rs10,000.
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad granted bail to senior journalist Matiullah Jan on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in a case involving terrorism and narcotics.
ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra approved the bail against a bond of Rs10,000.
Senior journalist turn YouTuber Matiullah Jan was arrested two days ago at an E-9 checkpoint in Islamabad, where he was accused of assaulting police officers, attempting to seize their weapons, and making threats.
Reports indicated that he was allegedly under the influence of drugs, with the substance “ice” reportedly found in his vehicle.
The First Information Report (FIR) against him included multiple charges under the Code of Criminal Procedure, such as Section 279 (rash driving), Section 353 (assaulting a public servant), and Section 7 ATA (terrorism-related offences).
His lawyer stated that the judge considered arguments from both sides before granting bail, emphasizing the judicial process involved.
