ATC extends Armaghan's physical remand in Mustafa Amir murder case
Pakistan
Investigating officer presented the accused before the court
KARACHI (Dunya News) – An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday extended the physical remand of Armaghan Qureshi, the prime suspect in the Mustafa Amir kidnapping and murder case, by seven more days.
During the hearing at the special ATC set up in Central Jail Karachi, the investigating officer presented the accused before the court after the completion of his previous remand.
The court inquired about the investigation report, to which the officer requested an extension, stating that a DVR, a weapon, and an iPhone had been recovered from the accused. He urged the court to extend the remand until March 17 for further investigation.
However, the defense lawyer, Abid Zaman, opposed the request, arguing that no further investigation was needed and the accused should be sent to jail on judicial remand.
The lawyer claimed that the prosecution had lied about the recovery of the stick, as it was retrieved the next day.
The court asked how long a physical remand could be granted in ATC cases. The defense lawyer responded that a remand of up to 30 days could be given under ATC rules.
The court questioned the investigating officer about the case diary and progress report. It also issued notices to the investigating officer and the special public prosecutor following the defense's request for the submission of an interim challan.
Subsequently, the court ordered a seven-day extension in Armaghan Qureshi's physical remand.
