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Sunni Ittehad Council Chief Hamid Raza Arrested, Brought Before Faisalabad ATC

The ex-lawmaker received a 10-year sentence in the May 9 case, with further court steps pending.

Overview

  • Islamabad police detained Hamid Raza early Friday while he was traveling from Peshawar to Faisalabad.
  • He was handed over to Faisalabad police and presented before the Anti-Terrorism Court in the city.
  • The court ordered his transfer to Faisalabad Central Jail following the appearance.
  • Security was tightened at the courthouse during the proceedings.
  • Raza was sentenced on July 31 alongside PTI leaders Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz, and Zartaj Gul in cases tied to the May 9 unrest.